Postal Service Woes Quiz

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Question 1

What is the fundamental challenge facing the United States Postal Service?

competition from UPS and FedEx
cutbacks in funding by Congress
use of Internet communications
lack of collective bargaining for its employees

Question 2

Which of the following does Postmaster General Donahoe NOT plan to do?

obtain financial help from Congress
continue mail delivery
gain more control over health care and retirement programs for USPS employees and retirees.
stop payments to suppliers of fuel, electricity, and other services the post office relies on

Question 3

Which of these factors has contributed to the decline in USPS’s bottom line?

having to make a large annual payment for future retiree’s health care benefits
high labor costs and a huge workforce
the popularity of e-mail, online bill paying, and social media
All of the above

Question 4

According to the NPR article, how have other countries approached the problem of keeping their postal service viable?

Sweden prohibits its postal system from engaging in commercial transactions.
Britain has built mega post offices.
Germany’s postal service has gone into the business of international transportation.
New Zealand operates its postal system as a nonprofit with no customer service whatsoever.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a current proposal to save or generate more revenue for the U.S. Postal Service?

forming partnerships with FedEx and UPS
creating “vanity” postage stamps
allowing private stores to operate small-town post offices
permitting advertisements on postal vehicles

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