An Advantage of a Centralized Management Structure to a Retail

question 4

Multiple Choice

An advantage of a centralized management structure to a retail chain is _____.

• A)better training opportunities for branch personnel
• B)more autonomy to each branch manager
• C)more uniform store image
• D)better ability to adapt to individual markets

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Definitions:

Autorhythmic

Spontaneous and periodic—for example, in smooth muscle, spontaneous (without nervous or hormonal stimulation) and periodic contractions.

Cardiac Muscle

A type of involuntary striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones, enabling voluntary movement of the body through contraction and relaxation.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels) that contracts involuntarily, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.