Organizations Use Which Three Major Types of Forecasts, Including Two

question 36

Multiple Choice

Organizations use which three major types of forecasts, including two that may fall outside the role of the operations manager?

• A) strategic, tactical, and operational
• B) economic, technological, and demand
• C) exponential smoothing, Delphi, and regression
• D) causal, time-series, and seasonal
• E) departmental, organizational, and territorial

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Definitions:

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Professional agencies that help companies find and recruit candidates for specific positions, particularly for high-level or specialized roles.

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Organizations that match job seekers with potential employers, usually for a fee.

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