Which of the Following Is True of a Physical Distribution

question 11

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) It includes decisions involving an activity that 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:

Intuitive Thought

A cognitive process that relies on immediate, instinctive judgements rather than rational analysis.

Concrete Reasoning

Thinking based on physical objects and specific, tangible experiences rather than abstract concepts.

Analytic Thought

A cognitive process that involves breaking down complex information or problems into smaller, more manageable parts for systematic analysis.

Deductive Reasoning

An analytic technique in which a verdict is influenced by the coalition of multiple premises typically considered correct.