Duncan Solutions, a Growing Electronics Firm, Has Recently Installed an Automatic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Duncan Solutions, a growing electronics firm, has recently installed an automatic service to respond to customer queries that can be resolved with minimal troubleshooting information. This system, which uses interactive voice response, has enabled them to significantly reduce the number of customer support employees they require. This reduced manpower requirement depicts the role of _____ as an external factor that impacts forecasting in the company.

• A) sales
• B) laws
• C) policies
• D) technology
• E) marketing

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