Table 6 -1. Actual Sales Data

question 25

Multiple Choice

Table 6 -1. Actual Sales Data

-Refer to Table 6 -1. Using the exponential smoothing model with an a of 0.2 and a smoothed forecast for period 1 of 350, what is the forecast for period 4?

• A) 349
• B) 355
• C) 369
• D) 385
• E) 402

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Definitions:

Forecasting Costs

The process of estimating the expenses that will be incurred in the future by a business or project.

External Supply

External Supply refers to goods, materials, or services sourced from outside the organization to support its operations or production processes.

Employee Segmentation

The grouping of employees based on characteristics that are relevant to the employee experience such as career preferences, demographics, work-life preferences, or benefits.

Skills Gap

The difference between the skills required for a job and the skills possessed by potential employees.