In a typical day working for Coors Brewing, Alan will deliver beer, restock shelves, clear out old beer, take orders for the next day's delivery, and set up promotional displays. Alan is both a ____ and an ____.
A) missionary salesperson; order getter
B) trade salesperson; order taker
C) technical salesperson; order getter
D) trade salesperson; order getter
E) missionary salesperson; order taker
Question 2 - Deere and Company, the maker of John Deere tractors, was one of the first firms to combine robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing. By doing this, it achieved more efficiently utilized facilities and greater flexibility in production. The method of production that has given Deere these tremendous improvements in operations is known as
A) just-in-time inventory management.
B) flexible manufacturing.
C) PERT.
D) short cycle manufacturing.
E) Theory Z.
Question 3 - In the context of the history of American business, which of the following is a true statement about the industrial revolution?
A) Firms aimed at building long-term relationships with customers during the industrial revolution.
B) During the industrial revolution, there was a loss of personal pride in the production process.
C) The production efficiency was the lowest during the industrial revolution.
D) During the industrial revolution, there was a creation of individual ownership in the production process.
Question 4 - How do trade restrictions typically affect consumers?
Question 5 - Merck & Co, Inc, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, wishes to promote its products to retail pharmacists, physicians, and hospitals. Merck should recruit _____.
A) order getters
B) order takers
C) outside salespersons
D) advisory salespersons
E) missionary salespersons
Question 6 - FMS allows a company to combine ____ into a single system.
A) people and robotics
B) robots and digital personal computers
C) robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing
D) people and materials
E) robots and materials
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