What Is the Bullwhip Effect

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the bullwhip effect?

• A) A fluctuation in demand downstream from a number of suppliers to a customer
• B) A fluctuation in demand upstream to a number of suppliers following a small change in demand from the customer
• C) A variable inventory cost fluctuation throughout the supply chain
• D) A variable inventory quality fluctuation throughout the supply chain

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Definitions:

Genetic Linkage

The tendency of genes located close to each other on the same chromosome to be inherited together.

Molecular Biology

A branch of biology that deals with the molecular basis of biological activity, including the study of DNA, RNA, proteins, and their synthesis.

Gene Defects

Abnormalities in genes that can lead to various genetic disorders or diseases due to mutations or alterations in the DNA sequence.

Polygenetic Disorder

A disorder caused by the combined action of multiple genes, rather than a single gene mutation.