U&I Fashions is a global fashion retailer that operates through physical stores spread across various cities. If the company uses an output control system to evaluate the performance of its stores and explore growth opportunities, which of the following difficulties is it most likely to face?

A) Rigid routines that create problems for managers to function
B) High cost of individual interaction
C) Lack of accountability by subunits of the firm
D) Difficulty in obtaining timely performance data

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Khushbu Raheja · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Output control systems rely on monitoring and evaluating performance based on outcomes. Obtaining timely, accurate, and relevant performance data can be challenging, especially for a global retailer with multiple physical locations, due to differences in markets, consumer behavior, and possibly the data collection methods used in different regions.

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