Since GE Began Accepting Bids Via the Internet,the Length of the Bidding

question 130

Multiple Choice

Since GE began accepting bids via the Internet,the length of the bidding process in GE's lighting division has been reduced from 21 days to 10.Since requesting the bids is easier,purchasing agents approach more potential vendors.The ability to locate more vendors has lowered the cost of goods by 5 to 15 percent.What does GE's experience illustrate?

• A) how the Internet increases efficiency in data exchange
• B) how business marketing is using the Internet to become more efficient
• C) how using the Internet increases competition
• D) how the use of the Internet has influenced consumer markets to become larger and more powerful than business markets

Comprehend the role of accrual accounting earnings in predicting future cash flows.

Appreciate the importance of risk evaluation in determining discount rates for future cash flows.

Understand the creation and use of pro forma financial statements in business analysis.

Recognize the relevance of earnings numbers in estimating sustainable long-term cash flows.

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