Mason's Business Is Making a Profit, but He Needs to Increase

question 48

Multiple Choice

Mason's business is making a profit, but he needs to increase his bottom line so that he can invest in his firm's growth. He decides to purchase a business intelligence software package to help him identify ways to grow his company. Which of the following questions could Mason's business intelligence software answer?

• A)Which of my competitors has the least debt?
• B)Which countries would provide the least expensive production facilities?
• C)Who are my top 10 revenue generating customers?
• D)What new technologies will be available to increase my firm's productivity?

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