Questions from Business Foundation


Q: Why might a service business be more selective than a goods-

Why might a service business be more selective than a goods-producing business regarding the customers it pursues or accepts?

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Q: Ethical Consideration. How does society’s concern for the environment affect a

Ethical Consideration. How does society’s concern for the environment affect a company’s decisions about facility location and layout?

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Q: Business is booming. Sales last month were 50 percent higher than

Business is booming. Sales last month were 50 percent higher than the month before, and so far, this month is looking even better than last month. Should you hire more people to accommodate the increa...

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Q: If 30 percent of the patrons eating at your restaurant say they

If 30 percent of the patrons eating at your restaurant say they won’t eat there again, what steps would you take to define the problem(s) that needs to be solved, measure the relevant performance vari...

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Q: You’ve developed a reputation as an outstanding math tutor, and you

You’ve developed a reputation as an outstanding math tutor, and you want to turn your talent into a full-time business after graduation. How will you address the challenge of scalability in your new v...

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Q: Concept Integration. How might supply chain management issues influence your decision

Concept Integration. How might supply chain management issues influence your decision on how to expand your vitamin and nutritional supplements company internationally?

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Q: What role does feedback play in a system?

What role does feedback play in a system?

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Q: Why is offshoring controversial?

Why is offshoring controversial?

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Q: What is mass customization?

What is mass customization?

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Q: What is a lean system?

What is a lean system?

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