Which of the Following Is True of a Physical Distribution

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a physical distribution system?

• A) It involves only the physical movement of goods.
• B) It is a total systems approach to the management of the distribution process.
• C) A decision involving an activity has no impact on the cost and efficiency of one or all others.
• D) It excludes the interdependence of the costs of each activity.
• E) It includes transportation mode, inventory quantities, and packing.

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Definitions:

Directional Selection

A mode of natural selection in which an extreme phenotype is favored over other phenotypes, causing the allele frequency to shift over time in the direction of that phenotype.

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; often used to describe patterns or tendencies in data.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon where a new population is established by a small number of individuals from a larger population, potentially leading to a significant genetic drift.

Harmful Allele

A version of a gene that can cause negative effects on the fitness or health of an organism, potentially leading to diseases or disorders.