Scenario 6.2 Use the Following to Answer the Questions

question 19

Multiple Choice

Scenario 6.2
Use the following to answer the questions.
GE Transportation produces locomotive engines for sale in countries around the world.After looking at the total market for locomotive engines,the company found that various rail lines wanted different types of engines.Major rail lines in the U.S.and South America wanted engines to haul heavy freight.Rail lines in Sweden and Germany were interested in a cleaner,greener locomotive engine.Rail lines operated by several Eastern European countries wanted locomotive engines for running short distances between cities in their own country.GE Transportation is currently manufacturing its GE 4400 for heavy freight,its Hybrid Eco-Engine,and its Dash 9,suited for shortline transport.
-Refer to Scenario 6.2.Currently,GE uses several sales forecasting methods.One method is to sell the different locomotive engines to buyers in different countries,and then measuring the purchasing response in each.In this case,GE Transportation is using the _____ method to forecast future sales.

• A)Delphi
• B)Market test
• C)Regression analysis
• D)Volume usage
• E)Trend analysis

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Definitions:

Anterior Corticospinal Tract

A bundle of nerve fibers in the spinal cord involved in the voluntary movement of muscles, particularly influencing axial muscles.

Lateral Spinothalamic Tract

A neuron pathway within the spinal cord responsible for transmitting pain and temperature sensations to the brain.

Proprioception

The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.

Cutaneous Sensations

Sensations perceived through the skin, including touch, pressure, heat, cold, and pain.