Westex Makes Uniforms and Overalls for Employees in Any Industry

question 38

Multiple Choice

Westex makes uniforms and overalls for employees in any industry where there is a potential for fire injury. It uses Indura Tuf Stuf fabric in all of the uniforms it manufactures. If there is a decline in the chemical industry, then there will be a decrease in employment in that industry. Since fewer uniforms will be needed, then sales for Tuf Stuf fabric will decline. This is an example of:

• A)derived demand.
• B)a competitive advantage for the seller.
• C)economies of scale in marketing.
• D)just-in-time (JIT) inventory control.
• E)a new-task buy.

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