Rationing Schemes That Allocate Limited Production in Proportion to the Orders

question 35

Multiple Choice

Rationing schemes that allocate limited production in proportion to the orders placed by retailers

• A) result in a game in which retailers try to increase the size of their orders to increase the amount supplied to them.
• B) lead to a magnification of the bullwhip effect.
• C) lead to the manufacturer being left with a surplus of product and capacity.
• D) all of the above
• E) B and C only

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