Which of the Following Is an Example of an Open

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an open question?

• A)"Which of the following four issues do you feel is the most important problem facing this country today? If you prefer, you may name a different problem as most important; simply choose 'other' and explain your answer." (Four choices are given, plus 'other'.)
• B)"Don't you think it's time that we faced the fact that unemployment is the biggest problem facing this country today?" (Choices are: yes, no, no opinion.)
• C)"What do you feel is the most important problem facing this country today?" (No choices offered; participant must fill in the blank.)
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Holding Cost

The expenses associated with storing unsold goods or materials, including warehousing, insurance, and deterioration or obsolescence.

Shipping Cost

The expense incurred to transport goods from one place to another, typically paid by the seller or the buyer.

Factor Weighting Technique

A method used in decision-making that assigns different weights to various factors or criteria according to their importance or relevance.

Supplier Selection

The process of evaluating and choosing suppliers based on criteria such as price, quality, reliability, and service to ensure the best value for the purchasing organization.