PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 38 of 70
An online retailer has zero physical warehouses. It uses third-party manufacturers in China, an external marketing agency in the UK, and freelance customer service agents worldwide, all linked via cloud software. This is a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Virtual organization
Explanation
Virtual organizations lack traditional physical boundaries and rely on IT networks and external independent contractors to perform core business functions.
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