Which of the Following Statements About the Transporting Function Is

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the transporting function is TRUE?

• A) Among transportation modes, an advantage of air transport is its ability to handle a variety of goods.
• B) Because transportation costs are less than 1 percent of costs for most products, marketing managers do not need to consider them when making strategy decisions.
• C) Pipelines are generally one of the fastest modes of transportation.
• D) In most countries, government plays little role in transportation.
• E) Transporting costs can be a large part of the total cost for heavy products that are low in value.

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