Zara Holds a Competitive Advantage Over Its Rivals in Spite

question 41

Multiple Choice

Zara holds a competitive advantage over its rivals in spite of:

• A) refusing to implement technology in its operational model.
• B) conducting business only through online storefronts.
• C) its globally distributed contract manufacturing model.
• D) operating through fewer stores across the world than its closest rivals.
• E) Keeping large portions of its production processes in-house.

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Definitions:

Counteracting Team Pattern

A teamwork strategy employed to neutralize or mitigate negative behaviors or tendencies within a team to ensure effective collaboration and productivity.

Decentralized Communication Network

A structure where communication occurs freely among various levels and parts of an organization without a strict hierarchy, fostering faster decision-making and innovation.

Second-chance Meetings

Meetings designed to give individuals or teams an opportunity to revisit decisions or actions and possibly rectify past mistakes or oversights.

Wheel Communication Networks

A communication model where all messages pass through a central hub or person before being distributed to others.