Strategic Business Units

question 235

Multiple Choice

Strategic business units:

• A) Are not treated as separate profit centers.
• B) Are organizational units within a larger company.
• C) Should receive an equal amount of attention and resources.
• D) Should never be dropped or sold.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Supermarkets

Merchandise outlets that carry a wide and complex line of groceries, meat, dairy, produce, and baked goods plus a limited array of nonfood products.

Convenience Stores

Small retail outlets that offer a limited range of everyday items and are usually open for extended hours.

Online Retailing

The act of selling products and services online, enabling consumers to make purchases regardless of their location or the time of day.

Automated Vending

The use of self-service machines that dispense products to consumers, operating without the need for human vendors.