Which Forecasting Technique Has Drawbacks That Include Subjectivity and the Potential

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which forecasting technique has drawbacks that include subjectivity and the potential for group pressure to lead to less accurate assessments than could be obtained through other means?

• A) A formal expert forecast
• B) An informal expert forecast
• C) Managerial judgment
• D) The Delphi technique
• E) The nominal group technique

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