Answer the Following Question(s) Using the Information Below

question 86

Multiple Choice

Answer the following question(s) using the information below:
Green Grass Incorporated is a distributor of golf balls. Garry's Golf Supplies is a local retail outlet which sells golf balls. Garry's purchases the golf balls from Green Grass Incorporated at $0.75 per ball; the golf balls are shipped in cartons of 72. Green Grass Incorporated pays all incoming freight, and Garry's Golf Supplies does not inspect the balls due to Green Grass' reputation for high quality. Annual demand is 172,800 golf balls at a rate of 3,322 balls per week. Garry's Golf Supplies earns 12% on its cash investments. The purchase-order lead time is one week. The following cost data are available:

-Purchasing at the EOQ recommended level, how many deliveries will be made during each time period?

• A) 2.0 deliveries
• B) 6.0 deliveries
• C) 8.3 deliveries
• D) 12 deliveries
• E) 2.7 deliveries

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Definitions:

Group Decision

A decision-making process where outcomes are determined collectively by a group rather than an individual.

Vroom-Jago

A leadership model that helps in decision-making processes by evaluating the effectiveness of participative, consultative, and autocratic leadership styles in various scenarios.

Leader-Participation Model

A leadership theory which suggests the degree of involvement and participation of team members in decision making should be contingent on characteristics of the situation.

Consult-With-Group

A decision-making approach where input and advice are sought from a group to enhance the quality and acceptance of decisions.