Which of the Following Sources Would Most Likely Be Responsible

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sources would most likely be responsible for persistent "project cost over-runs"?

• A)rapidly rising inflation
• B)delays in obtaining contracts and permits
• C)lack of raw materials
• D)forecasting bias by the sponsoring manager

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable Turnover Ratio

A financial metric that measures how quickly a business pays its suppliers; calculated as cost of goods sold divided by average accounts payable.

Vendors

Entities or individuals that supply goods or services to another company, often playing a crucial role in the supply chain.

Timely Manner

Completing or achieving something within the expected or allocated time.

Compounded Semiannually

An interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal amount twice a year, leading to interest on interest by the period's end.