Consider the Following to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 22

Multiple Choice

Consider the following to answer the question(s) below.
KiPLEX manufactures plastic pipes. KiPLEX piping is a less expensive alternative to copper piping. BPLEX's marketing department wants to determine plumbers' satisfaction with KiPLEX piping. To do this, they plan to survey plumbers who purchase KiPLEX pipes on regular basis.
-Suppose that there are five categories of plumbers (individuals, small local businesses, home renovation companies, condo renovation companies, and high rise construction companies) . The marketing specialists decide to randomly select 20 individuals from each category. This sampling method is called

• A) simple random.
• B) stratified.
• C) cluster.
• D) systematic.
• E) convenience.

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Definitions:

Partnering Relationships

Strategic alliances or collaborations between businesses that aim to leverage mutual benefits, often sharing resources, knowledge, and markets.

Supply Chain Conflict

Arises when members within a supply chain, from suppliers to consumers, have misaligned objectives or interests, leading to inefficiencies or disputes.

Supply Chain Challenges

Issues or obstacles that disrupt or complicate the processes of sourcing raw materials, producing goods, and delivering products to customers.

Common Goals

Shared objectives or targets that a group of people aims to achieve collectively, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.