Two Basic Types of Decision Alternatives Are Used to Arrive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two basic types of decision alternatives are used to arrive at acceptable production or staffing plans: supply options and demand options. If an organization that faces seasonal demand uses a supply option approach, which one of the following actions is it most likely to implement?

• A) introduction of complementary products
• B) creating a stock of anticipation inventory
• C) advertising to generate demand during off-peak periods
• D) discounting products in off-peak periods

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Definitions:

Static Volume

A measurement in fluid mechanics that refers to the volume of a fluid at rest.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional volume of air that can be inhaled into the lungs beyond the normal tidal volume inhalation.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.

Warmer

An adjective describing an increase in temperature or a device used to raise the temperature of something.