Short Case Scenario 16-1

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Essay

Short Case Scenario 16-1
Jessica is looking forward to a family reunion at the beach. She is the first in her family to have graduated from college. She started her studies at the local community college and transferred to a prestigious private college several hours from her family's home. Jessica's major in college was business administration with a concentration in finance.
As she approaches the beach house where her family will be staying, Jessica is glad that her days of being quizzed and tested are over. She is looking forward to an opportunity to relax and to put her brain on "pause." However, Jessica's family has other plans for her. Almost before she emerges from her car, the questions begin.
Jessica's great-aunt Irene is hoping for a little investment advice. Irene explains, "One of my CDs has recently matured and I'm hoping to roll it into an investment where I might make a little more interest. Your cousin Eddie has suggested that I invest in bonds, but I'm not sure what to think. You know, dear, Eddie's never been very bright and I'd be foolish to take his advice without a little more information.
-How might Jessica explain the difference between a bull market and a bear market?

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Definitions:

Goods Made to Order

Products that are manufactured or prepared specifically according to the customer's specifications only after the order is received.

Goods Made to Forecast

Refers to products that are manufactured in anticipation of demand, based on predictions or forecasts of future customer needs.

Mass Customization

A production strategy that combines the flexibility and personalization of custom-made products with the low unit costs associated with mass production.

Process Focus

A management strategy that emphasizes the importance of processes, or series of actions, in achieving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction in production or service delivery.