Question

indicate whether each of the following businesses would most likely be classified as a service company (s), merchandising company (mer), or manufacturing company (manuf).
1 merry maids
2 dell computer
3 brinks security
4 kmart
5 petsmart
6 ford motor company
7 bank one
8 ralph lauren
9 outback
10 sams club

Explanation:

Classify each business by core operations:

1. Merry Maids provides cleaning services.
2. Dell Computer builds custom computers.
3. Brinks Security offers security services.
4. Kmart sells pre-made retail goods.
5. PetSmart sells pet-related retail goods.
6. Ford Motor Company manufactures vehicles.
7. Bank One provides financial services.
8. Ralph Lauren designs and produces apparel.
9. Olive's (Olive Garden) provides dining services.
10. Sam's Club sells bulk retail goods.

Answer:

1. Merry Maids: S
2. Dell Computer: Man
3. Brinks Security: S
4. Kmart: Mer
5. PetSmart: Mer
6. Ford Motor Company: Man
7. Bank One: S
8. Ralph Lauren: Man
9. Olive's: S
10. Sam's Club: Mer