From an Operational Perspective, Yield Management Is Least Effective Under

question 17

Multiple Choice

From an operational perspective, yield management is least effective under which of the following circumstances?

• A) Demand can be segmented by customer.
• B) The product can be sold in advance.
• C) The product can be kept to be sold when demand is stronger.
• D) Fixed costs are high, and variable costs are low.
• E) Demand is highly variable.

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and visceral organs, sensitive to deep pressure and vibration.

Taste Receptor

Cells located on the taste buds that detect chemical components of foods, allowing the sensation of taste.

Hearing Receptor

Specialized cells located in the inner ear that transduce sound vibrations into neural signals.

Balance Receptor

Sensory structures in the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system, that help regulate balance and spatial orientation.