When Demand Is Uncertain,a Safety Stock Is Often Added to the Expected

question 53

True/False

When demand is uncertain,a safety stock is often added to the expected demand during lead time to prevent a stockout.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The influence of others that leads to conformity because of a desire to be correct and understand the correct behavior or opinion.

Normative Social Influence

Involves the impact of social norms and the desire to be accepted by others on an individual's behavior.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the attitude of a group becomes more extreme than the initial inclination of its members after discussing a topic.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directives from authority figures, sometimes regardless of personal conscience.