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What are operations in a retail business?
What are operations in a retail business?
- Procedures for running the business (correct)
- Procedures for marketing products
- Procedures for hiring employees
- Procedures for designing store layouts
Which of the following is NOT a part of the operations function mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the operations function mentioned in the text?
- Space allocation
- Business security
- Customer relationship management (correct)
- Research and development
What does inventory management entail in a fashion retail business?
What does inventory management entail in a fashion retail business?
- Receiving and preparing goods for the sales floor (correct)
- Calculating financial projections for the next quarter
- Training employees on customer service
- Preparing marketing materials for new products
Why is research and development important in retail business operations?
Why is research and development important in retail business operations?
Which of the following is NOT part of operational policies and procedures in a fashion retail business?
Which of the following is NOT part of operational policies and procedures in a fashion retail business?
In the context of a fashion retail business, what does 'operational control' primarily refer to?
In the context of a fashion retail business, what does 'operational control' primarily refer to?
What is the primary focus of control in operations and facility management?
What is the primary focus of control in operations and facility management?
Which factor is NOT considered in merchandise receiving?
Which factor is NOT considered in merchandise receiving?
Why should the facility layout accommodate staff duties?
Why should the facility layout accommodate staff duties?
What is a critical consideration for leasehold improvements?
What is a critical consideration for leasehold improvements?
Which aspect is crucial for staff efficiency in operations?
Which aspect is crucial for staff efficiency in operations?
What is an essential requirement for maintaining the merchandise quality in operations?
What is an essential requirement for maintaining the merchandise quality in operations?
What is the purpose of taking markdowns in a retail store?
What is the purpose of taking markdowns in a retail store?
In a retail store, what is the key to security and sales according to the text?
In a retail store, what is the key to security and sales according to the text?
What is the purpose of returning goods to the vendor in a retail setting?
What is the purpose of returning goods to the vendor in a retail setting?
What should employees be trained on based on the text content?
What should employees be trained on based on the text content?
What is mentioned as a common reason for returning goods to the vendor according to the text?
What is mentioned as a common reason for returning goods to the vendor according to the text?
What is one of the operations involved in preparing merchandise for the sales floor?
What is one of the operations involved in preparing merchandise for the sales floor?
What inventory method assumes that the last item purchased is the first one to be used or sold?
What inventory method assumes that the last item purchased is the first one to be used or sold?
Which term refers to a document detailing the items included in a shipment?
Which term refers to a document detailing the items included in a shipment?
In terms of compensation, which method involves a fixed payment and additional earnings based on sales performance?
In terms of compensation, which method involves a fixed payment and additional earnings based on sales performance?
What does LIFO stand for in the context of inventory management?
What does LIFO stand for in the context of inventory management?
Which term describes the process of returning unsold merchandise back to the vendor?
Which term describes the process of returning unsold merchandise back to the vendor?
What does POS stand for in the retail industry?
What does POS stand for in the retail industry?
What is the primary purpose of Research and Development (R&D) mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of Research and Development (R&D) mentioned in the text?
In the context of operations and the computer, what does cross-filing refer to?
In the context of operations and the computer, what does cross-filing refer to?
What tasks are NOT mentioned as part of the computer's role in operations?
What tasks are NOT mentioned as part of the computer's role in operations?
How is R&D related to growth opportunities according to the text?
How is R&D related to growth opportunities according to the text?
What is a significant function of the computer in operations mentioned in the text?
What is a significant function of the computer in operations mentioned in the text?
How does R&D contribute to business success based on the text?
How does R&D contribute to business success based on the text?
