Which of the Following Developments Have Resulted in a Transfer

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following developments have resulted in a transfer of power from manufacturers to retailers?

• A)The advent of optical scanners and computers gave manufacturers access to sales information.
• B)Manufacturers are spending more money on media advertising.
• C)Consolidation in the grocery industry has resulted in larger chains with greater buying power and clout.
• D)Manufacturers are spending more money on marketing research.
• E)Manufacturers are introducing more private-label brands.

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Definitions:

Duty

An obligation or responsibility to act in a certain way, often determined by moral or legal considerations.

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy arguing that individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this is the only moral duty.

Altruistic Explanations

Theories or reasons provided for actions taken for the benefit of others, often without personal gain and sometimes at a cost to oneself.

Stoicism

A classical Greek philosophical approach that emphasizes cultivating self-discipline and resilience to conquer harmful feelings.