Free Shipping Can Cost Amazon Upwards of

question 29

Multiple Choice

Free shipping can cost Amazon upwards of . _____ million in a single quarter,

• A) customer focus.
• B) cost cutting.
• C) the focus on making immediate supplier payments.
• D) internal leadership.
• E) technology advancements.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A calculation that compares the present value of a project’s cash inflows with the present value of its cash outflows, used in capital budgeting to assess profitability.

Payback Period

The length of time required to recoup the initial investment in a project, ignoring the time value of money.

Capital Investment

Funds invested in a business with the aim of furthering its business objectives, such as purchasing assets or funding new growth initiatives.

Fixed Intervals

Regular, predetermined periods of time during which certain activities or operations occur.