Business Analysis Refers to the Stage of the New Product

question 153

Multiple Choice

Business analysis refers to the stage of the new product process

• A)where the target markets are selected and resources are allocated to reach them.
• B)where the target market segments that show potential are selected and those that do not are eliminated.
• C)that specifies the features of the product and the marketing strategy needed to bring it to market and make financial projections.
• D)where there is a formal accounting of all monies spent on R&D to determine the return on investment (ROI)that the new product will give back to the firm.
• E)that internally and externally evaluates new-product ideas to eliminate those warranting no further effort.

Distinguish between systematic and unsystematic risks, including examples and their significance in portfolio management.

Comprehend how economic announcements influence expected returns and the importance of surprise elements.

Understand the role of variance and standard deviation in measuring the dispersion of returns for investments.

Recognize the factors influencing the expected return of a portfolio, including weights based on probability, investment amount, and systematic risk.

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