A Non-Quantitative Approach to Forecasting That Requires Simply the Presence

question 114

Multiple Choice

A non-quantitative approach to forecasting that requires simply the presence of people with some knowledge of the situation to be predicted to propose ideas without first mentally screening them is called

• A) simulations.
• B) the delphi technique.
• C) brainstorming.
• D) signal monitoring.
• E) scenarios.

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Definitions:

Social Security

The social insurance program in the United States financed by federal payroll taxes on employers and employees and designed to replace a portion of the earnings lost when workers become disabled, retire, or die.

Monetary Policy

A central bank’s changing of the money supply to influence interest rates and assist the economy in achieving price-level stability, full employment, and economic growth.

U.S. Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulating banks, maintaining financial stability, and providing banking services.

Bank of Japan

The central bank of Japan, responsible for issuing currency, implementing monetary policy, and maintaining the stability of the Japanese financial system.