Which Statement Is NOT a Characteristic of the Massachusetts Bay

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT a characteristic of the Massachusetts Bay enterprise?

• A) It was well equipped, with eleven vessels carrying nearly a thousand immigrants.
• B) It started out on a larger scale than any of the other English settlements.
• C) It experienced additional immigration due to continuing turmoil in England.
• D) It merged with the Plymouth Bay Colony in 1691.
• E) It began when Charles I dismissed Archbishop William Laud, a sympathizer with Puritanism.

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Definitions:

Demand Uncertainty

The unpredictability in the quantity and timing of customer demand for a product or service.

Flexible Source

A supply chain strategy that allows for the procurement of goods and services from multiple suppliers, enhancing adaptability and reducing dependency on single sources.

Forecast Accuracy

The degree to which a prediction or estimate corresponds to actual outcomes, often measured in the context of demand planning and supply chain management.

Overstocked Quantity

This term refers to an excessive amount of inventory beyond what is needed or can be sold, potentially leading to increased carrying costs and reduced efficiency.