One Consequence of the Growth of E-Commerce Is Disintermediation Which

question 60

Multiple Choice

One consequence of the growth of e-commerce is disintermediation which has resulted in significant ___________________ in some industries.

• A) Price increases
• B) Job losses
• C) Growth of jobs in foreign countries
• D) Increase in product options and features

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Definitions:

Centralized

A system or organization structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at a single point, usually at the top hierarchical level.

Vertically Integrated

A strategy where a company expands its business operations into different steps on the same production path, such as when a manufacturer also controls the distribution and retail levels of their product.

Centralized

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Departmentalization

The process of dividing an organization into different departments or units based on functions, products, or geographical locations for efficiency.