List and Explain TWO of the Causes of the Bullwhip

question 6

Essay

List and explain TWO of the causes of the bullwhip effect.

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Definitions:

Consumer Optimism

The tendency of consumers to hold positive expectations about the overall economy or their personal financial situation.

Tightwad

Refers to a person who is extremely unwilling to spend money; often perceived negatively.

Social Stratification

A system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power.

Employee Discrimination

Unfair treatment of employees based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic, rather than their merits or abilities.