A Form of Horizontal Analysis That Indicates the Direction a Business

question 29

Multiple Choice

A form of horizontal analysis that indicates the direction a business is taking is:

• A) benchmarking.
• B) economic value added analysis.
• C) vertical analysis.
• D) trend percentages.

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Definitions:

Online Direct Marketing

A marketing approach that involves sending promotional messages directly to potential customers through digital channels, such as email or social media.

Viral Marketing

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