If Demand for a Firm's Products Suddenly Increases So That

question 73

Multiple Choice

If demand for a firm's products suddenly increases so that inventory decreases while sales increase, how will the firm's needs for net working capital react?

• A) Net working capital would increase.
• B) Net working capital would decrease.
• C) There would be no change in net working capital.
• D) Net working capital would first decrease, then increase slowly over time.

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Definitions:

Specifications

Detailed descriptions of the requirements, dimensions, materials, and other properties that a product, material, or service must meet.

Toyota Production System

A manufacturing methodology developed by Toyota that emphasizes efficiency and continuous improvement, focusing on just-in-time production and quality management.

Increasing Inventory

The process of adding more stock to a company's current inventory levels, often in anticipation of higher demand or to prevent stockouts.

Variability

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