A Direct Forecast Involves Estimating the Value to Be Forecast

question 113

Multiple Choice

A direct forecast involves estimating the value to be forecast

• A)and selecting the alternative that holds the greatest consensus within the management team.
• B)halving the highest values and doubling the lowest values to determine an acceptable forecast range.
• C)and making decisions without any intervening steps.
• D)following a prescribed set of "directives" established before the research was even begun.
• E)always selecting the forecasting alternative that would allow a firm to survive financially even if the forecasts were totally incorrect.

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