Which of the Following Could Be a Problem for a Retail

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be a problem for a retail chain with a decentralized organizational structure?

• A)high employee turnover at the local store level due to lack of sense of empowerment
• B)the inability to respond quickly to a local competitor who is trying to gain a price advantage
• C)missed sales because the merchandise mix does not appeal to the local tastes
• D)inconsistency in assortments and prices from one store to another within the same company

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Definitions:

Lecompton Constitution

A proposed Kansas state constitution (1857) supporting slavery; it was ultimately rejected after much controversy.

Proslavery Constitution

A constitution or constitutional amendments that legitimize or promote the practice of slavery, often used to refer to historical documents in the United States prior to the Civil War.

Kansas

A U.S. state located in the Midwestern region, known for its contributions to agricultural outputs, such as wheat and corn.

Free Labor Ideology

The belief that labor should be free to choose where and for whom they work, contrasting with the system of slavery.