What Is the Likely Effect of Information Technology on Physical

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the likely effect of Information technology on physical distribution?

• A) It improves service levels, but doesn't coordinate activities.
• B) While it cannot cut costs, it can coordinate activities.
• C) It can cut costs and improve service levels.
• D) It is overrated and generally fails to add value for customers.
• E) It improves service levels while raising costs.

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Definitions:

Cocktail Party Effect

The ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, as in a noisy environment.

Spotlight Metaphor

A model that describes how attention is focused on specific aspects of the visual field, selecting certain details for processing while ignoring others.

Nature Of Attention

The aspect of cognitive processing that allows for focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others.

Shadowing Performance

The process of mimicking verbal material immediately as it is heard, a method used to explore the mechanisms of auditory attention and speech processing.