Which of the Following Actions,if It Actually Happened,would Be the Most

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions,if it actually happened,would be the most likely to support and enhance an operational excellence macro strategy?

• A) Singapore Airlines installing more comfortable seats in the economy-class cabins of its airplanes
• B) 3M Corporation implementing new software to improve communication with its suppliers
• C) adidas inviting customer suggestions to guide the design of the next generation of shoes
• D) Nike opening hundreds of new company stores in high-traffic shopping areas
• E) McDonald's lowering prices on its coffee drinks

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Definitions:

FTC

The Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. agency responsible for consumer protection and maintaining competition.

Clayton Act

A U.S. antitrust law, enacted in 1914, aimed at prohibiting certain actions that lead to anti-competitiveness, such as price discrimination, exclusive dealings, and mergers that substantially lessen competition.

Antitrust Violation

An action that contradicts laws established to prevent unfair competition and promote a healthy market environment.

Horizontal Mergers

The combination of two or more companies at the same stage of production in the same or different industries.