A Total Systems Approach to Management of the Distribution Process

question 51

Multiple Choice

A total systems approach to management of the distribution process that includes such activities as physically moving raw material,in-process inventory,and finished goods inventory is called:

• A)distributing.
• B)reseller management.
• C)intermediary control.
• D)physical management.
• E)logistics management.

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Definitions:

Dominant Culture

Set of core values shared by the majority of organizational employees.

Cultural Adaptation

The process by which individuals adjust to and integrate with different cultural environments or norms.

Culture Shock

The feeling of disorientation or discomfort one experiences when exposed to a foreign culture or environment.

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.