A Study by University of Georgia Researchers Published in the Journal

question 12

Multiple Choice

A study by University of Georgia researchers published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior in 2012 found that:

• A) racial stereotypes and attitudes heavily influenced the labor market, with Asians landing at the very bottom.
• B) only 4 out of 10 whites under 30 believe African-Americans and whites are treated equally.
• C) networking within an organization and having a mentor do not give African-American men the same measurable benefits as whites.
• D) female applicants who leave messages in response to job ads often never receive return calls, while male applicants almost always do.

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Definitions:

Distributor Warehouse

A facility used by a distributor for storing goods prior to their distribution to retailers, wholesalers, or end users.

In-Transit Merge

The process of combining different shipments en route, typically at a hub, to improve transportation efficiency and reduce costs.

Drop-Shipping

A retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a store sells a product, it purchases the item from a third party and has it shipped directly to the customer.

Manufacturer/Distributor Storage

Facilities used by manufacturers or distributors for the warehousing of products before they are distributed to retailers or customers.