The First Step in the Breakdown Approach Is Developing a General

question 26

Multiple Choice

The first step in the breakdown approach is developing a general economic forecast for a specific time period. Which of the following is the second step?

• A) Estimating market potential based on this forecast
• B) Estimating how much of a product a potential buyer in a specific geographic area will purchase
• C) Conducting a competitive assessment based on this forecast
• D) Determining the cost estimates involved
• E) Analyzing historical sales data for trends

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