Which of These Documents Would Not Usually Qualify as Primary

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

• A)A sales report from a company rep
• B)The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry
• C)Correspondence with a particular customer
• D)Your company's latest balance sheet

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Definitions:

Diversification

Diversification is a risk management strategy that involves spreading investments across various financial instruments, industries, or other categories to minimize risk.

JIT Systems

Systems based on the just-in-time principle that focus on continuous improvement by eliminating waste and only producing what is needed, when it is needed.

Layout

The arrangement of physical elements in a space, such as machinery in a factory or furniture in a room, optimizing efficiency and workflow.

Distance Reduction

Strategies or actions taken to decrease the physical distance between processes or elements, often to improve efficiency or reduce transportation costs.