Which of the Following Is an Important Part of Operations

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important part of operations management?

• A) determining the best means of financing the firm's operations
• B) developing the best advertising strategy to promote a firm's products
• C) deciding whether to pay a dividend to the firm's stockholders
• D) choosing the best location for a firm's facilities

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Definitions:

Abnormal Return

A financial term describing the difference between a security's expected return and its actual return, often due to unexpected news or events.

Price Drift

A slow movement in the price of a security, which can be upwards or downwards, often in response to systemic factors.

Technical Analysts

Financial experts who evaluate securities by analyzing statistics generated by market activity, such as past prices and volume.

EMH

Efficient Market Hypothesis, the theory that all known information is already reflected in stock prices, making it impossible to consistently achieve higher returns.