As an Omnichannel Retailing Operation Matures, as in the Case

question 136

Multiple Choice

As an omnichannel retailing operation matures, as in the case of Walmart, what tends to happen to its organizational structure?

• A)separation of all operations
• B)escalation of costs across all channels
• C)growth of retail channel and diminishment of Internet channel
• D)operational integration of all channels
• E)growth of Internet channel and diminishment of retail channel

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