Jane, the manager of a bookstore at Warren Wilson College, hires additional employees during the first few weeks of each semester but does not clearly define their responsibilities. Hence, during busy times, the students end up waiting for more than ten minutes to check out because there are not enough clerks ringing up sales. Some students get frustrated and leave without buying. This situation indicates a

A. delivery gap.
B. brand gap.
C. communication gap.
D. research gap.
E. standards gap.


Answer: E

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