All of the Following May Influence Demand and Should Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

All of the following may influence demand and should be considered when developing a forecast except?

• A) Economic conditions
• B) New competition
• C) Supplier quality
• D) Emerging markets

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Definitions:

Inventory Conversion Period

The average time it takes for a company to turn its inventory into sales.

Compensating Balance

A minimum bank account balance that a borrower is required to maintain with a lender as part of a loan agreement, often used to offset the cost of maintaining the loan.

Deficit Financing

The practice of funding government spending by borrowing rather than from taxation, leading to budget deficits.

Interest Charges

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowing funds; these are often calculated as a percentage of the principal amount loaned or the outstanding balance.