The Wal-Mart Effect Is Best Described by Which of the Following

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Wal-Mart effect is best described by which of the following?

• A)​As large retailers locate in communities,the put smaller companies out of business
• B)​Information technologies have allowed large retailers to maintain good productivity growth rates
• C)​Wal-Mart's use of supplier capacity has made it difficult for other companies to find Suppliers
• D)​The growth of large retailers has had a negative impact on the environment

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Definitions:

Global Weather Patterns

The typical distribution of weather phenomena around the world that influences climate and environmental conditions.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases that trap long-wave infrared radiation and are responsible for rising global temperatures and climate change.

Oil Refineries

Industrial processing plants where crude oil is transformed and refined into usable petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels.

Environmental Pollution

The contamination of the natural environment due to harmful substances or energies, often resulting from human activities and leading to adverse effects on ecosystems and health.