Discussion 1
Identify and describe two specific work tasks where people are preferable to machines and two specific work tasks where machines are preferable to people. Why do you feel people or machines are better suited to your choices?
Discussion 2
Visit a local business or research one online, observe its operations, then describe and explain the following:
- Identify the different types of inventory.
- Explain the functions of its inventory.
- Explain the objectives of inventory management at the company.
- Describe how those inventory management objectives are measured.
- State whether you visited the business or whether you did online research.
Discussion 3
Discuss the difference between consumer-oriented promotions and trade-oriented promotions and the role each plays in a marketers IMC program. What are the various objectives for each category of sales promotion?
