A Production Manager Needs a System to Help Determine How

question 41

Multiple Choice

A production manager needs a system to help determine how much product to manufacture based on the expected sales associated with a future promotion, plus the location and availability of the raw materials necessary to manufacture the product. What type of system would meet this manager's needs?

• A) Transaction processing system
• B) Process control system
• C) Enterprise collaboration system
• D) Decision support system

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Definitions:

Import

The practice of acquiring goods or services from outside a nation's borders for resale purposes.

Agricultural Goods

Products derived from agriculture, including crops and livestock, used for food, fuel, feed, and fiber.

Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem

An economic theory stating that countries export what they can most efficiently and abundantly produce, based on their factor endowments of labor and capital.

Pharmaceuticals

Products and substances manufactured and sold for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases and health conditions.