Robinson Crusoe Has Formed a Business That Sells Carved Gourmet

question 49

Multiple Choice

Robinson Crusoe has formed a business that sells carved gourmet coconuts.He has hired five employees.The most senior is Friday,who manages the carving process.Monday is the newest employee.She collects the coconuts.Tuesday,as you might expect,takes calls from curstomers,oops,I mean customers,who are unhappy with their coconuts.Wednesday tosses finished coconuts into the sea,whereupon they drift to the wholesaler.Thursday sends smoke signals to the wholesaler extolling the virtues of the latest production run of nuts that are drifting across the bay.Which of the following functions in the value chain is Thursday performing?

• A) Inbound logistics
• B) Operations
• C) Outbound logistics
• D) Marketing and sales
• E) Service

Grasp the concept of technological determinism and its impact on society.

Assess the growth and specialization of the scientific community over time.

Analyze the role of social, corporate, and government support in the advancement of technology.

Explore the concept of technopoly and its cultural implications.

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Definitions:

Physical Presence

Being bodily in a place or situation, as opposed to being there in thought, spirit, or via electronic means.

Material Tools

Physical objects created or used by humans to perform tasks or achieve certain functions, ranging from simple implements to complex machinery.

Symbolic Tools

Systems of signs, symbols, and language that humans use to communicate, think, solve problems, and convey information.

Biological Processes

The processes vital for a living organism to live, and which include functions such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism.