Zack Pride Is an Experienced Salesperson Who Has Worked for the Same

question 147

Multiple Choice

Zack Pride is an experienced salesperson who has worked for the same company for 20 years. When he is informed that he must attend a training seminar the following Tuesday, he believes it will most likely be about

• A)the company.
• B)his customers' companies.
• C)basic selling methods.
• D)new-product information.
• E)prospecting.

Analyze the financial impacts of supply chain decisions on metrics such as the cash-to-case cycle, return on equity (ROE), and accounts receivable turnover.

Recognize the significance of strategic decisions in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain structure.

Identify the different types of inventory and their purposes within the supply chain.

Understand the role and types of facilities within the supply chain.

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Definitions:

Market Risk

Variation on the return on a stock investment caused by things that tend to affect all stocks.

Stand-Alone Risk

The risk associated with investing in a stock that’s held by itself, outside of a portfolio. Stand-alone risk depends on the volatility of a stock’s own return rather than on the effect its inclusion has on the volatility of the return of a portfolio.

Business Risk

The potential for loss or failure in the operation of a company, often due to external and internal factors.

Financial Assets

Assets that derive value because of a contractual claim on them, such as stocks, bonds, bank deposits, and other investments.