Dell Established Its Company Primarily with Direct Telephone-And Internet-Based Sales

question 347

Multiple Choice

Dell established its company primarily with direct telephone-and Internet-based sales.In terms of Dell's global expansion strategy,which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A)Dell sells its computers via word of mouth,which is the most powerful method for consumer electronics.
• B)Dell partners with each country's largest department stores and sells its computers in the small appliance department.
• C)Dell issues its own credit card through multinational banks,making it possible for customers who would not normally qualify for credit to do so.
• D)Dell distributes its products through individual sales associates who reach out to customers with a first-hand experience at their doorsteps.
• E)Dell maintains the exact same U.S.strategies that brought it this far because it sees no reason to "mess with success."

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Definitions:

FIFO Method

First-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where the costs of the earliest goods purchased are the first to be recognized in determining cost of goods sold.

Conversion Costs

The costs incurred in the process of converting raw materials into finished goods, typically including labor and overhead expenses.

Brazing Department

A specific department in manufacturing where brazing, a process of joining metals using a filler metal, takes place.

FIFO Method

First In, First Out method; an inventory valuation approach where goods produced or acquired first are sold or used first.