Firms with Short Operating Cycles Will Experience Less of a Lag

question 45

Multiple Choice

Firms with short operating cycles will experience less of a lag between the creation and delivery of their products and the collection of cash from customers, for this reason

• A) their cash flow from operations will be much greater than their working capital from operations.
• B) their cash flow from operations will not differ much from their working capital from operations.
• C) their cash flow from operations will be much less than their working capital from operations.
• D) there will be no relation between their cash flow from operations and working capital from operations.

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Definitions:

Packaging

The design and development of protective and aesthetic containers or wrappers for products, which can also serve marketing, informational, and convenience functions.

Social Media

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Positive-Word-Of-Mouth

Favorable comments and recommendations shared by satisfied customers, significantly influencing others' perceptions and decisions.

Promotional Activities

Marketing efforts aimed at increasing consumer awareness of a product or brand, encouraging purchases through various strategies like advertising, sales promotions, and events.