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:

Cash (Net) Realizable Value

Cash (net) realizable value is the estimated amount of cash that a company expects to collect from its receivables, net of any allowances for doubtful accounts.

Interest Receivable

The amount of interest that has been earned but not yet received in cash by the company, representing an asset on the balance sheet.

Maturity Value

The amount payable to an investor at a security's maturity date, including principal and any remaining interest.

Cash Debited

An accounting entry that increases the cash balance in a company's ledger.