Which of the Following Statements About the Cost and Value

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the cost and value of information is False?

• A) Dependable information can be expensive.
• B) Managers never get all the information they would like to have.
• C) Money may be wasted if a manager ignores the facts revealed in a marketing research study and bases his/her decisions on guesswork.
• D) The cost of gathering additional information is always justified by its value.
• E) All of the above statements are false.

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Definitions:

Predictable Demand Variability

Refers to fluctuations in demand that can be anticipated based on patterns or historical data.

Managing Inventory

The process of overseeing and controlling the ordering, storage, and use of components that a company will use in the production of the items it will sell, as well as the management of finished products that are ready for sale.

Common Components

Elements, parts, or materials that are frequently used or shared across different products or services.

Supply Chain Influence

Supply chain influence involves the capacity of a company or entity to affect decisions, activities, and efficiencies within the supply chain, including the practices of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.