Which of the following describes a company that has a production orientation?
A) Smith Company manufactures standard yellow no. 2 pencils, which are sold in retail stores and in bulk to schools and testing centres.
B) Hall Corporation manufactures and produces laundry detergent, which comes in six different scents and four different sizes.
C) ABC Industries employs thousands of independent consultants, who make commission selling a skincare regimen.
D) Bear & Co. produces artificial ficus trees and other artificial plants, which are primarily sold to companies as office decorations.

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A production orientation focuses on producing large quantities of standardized products at low costs in order to achieve economies of scale. Smith Company's production of standard yellow no. 2 pencils fits this description.

Which of the Following Describes a Company That Has a Production