Companies Like Wal-Mart Extend Their Networks to Their Customers and Suppliers

question 72

Multiple Choice

Companies like Wal-Mart extend their networks to their customers and suppliers in order to build innovative continuous inventory replenishment systems that would lock in their business. This creates a(n) _______________ information system.

• A) leveraged
• B) inter-enterprise
• C) intra-enterprise
• D) locked-in

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Definitions:

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group, encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Participation

The active involvement of individuals or groups in decision-making processes or activities that affect them.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to complete tasks and reach goals, influencing their approach to challenges and perseverance.

Goal Difficulty

The extent to which a goal is challenging and requires effort to achieve, with more difficult goals often leading to higher motivation and performance.