The Business Environment Is Changing Dramatically,and Organizational Buying Is Also

question 73

Multiple Choice

The business environment is changing dramatically,and organizational buying is also changing.As organizations are pressured to improve product quality,control costs,and minimize inventory,they are:

• A) elevating their purchasing directors to reflect the increasing importance of this function.
• B) replacing just-in-time inventory control with a more practical technique.
• C) using less global sourcing to reduce transportation costs.
• D) using less value analysis.
• E) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Social Shopping Experience

The integration of social networking and e-commerce, where users can share, recommend, and discuss products within their social networks during the shopping process.

National Do Not Call Registry

A list maintained by the government that allows individuals to limit the telemarketing calls they receive, aiming to protect consumer privacy.

Sales Efforts

Activities directed towards promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service.

Retail Positioning Matrix

A matrix that positions retail outlets on two dimensions: breadth of product line and value added, such as location, product reliability, or prestige.