Which of the Following Would NOT Generally Be a Motive

question 206

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT generally be a motive for a firm to hold inventories?

• A) to decouple various parts of the production process
• B) to provide a selection of goods for anticipated customer demand and to separate the firm from fluctuations in that demand
• C) to take advantage of quantity discounts
• D) to minimize holding costs
• E) to hedge against inflation

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Medication

Drugs used to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by reducing or eliminating symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

Auditory Hallucinations

Experiencing sounds, most commonly voices, without an external stimulus, often associated with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, often leading to serious health issues.

Auditory Hallucinations

The experience of hearing sounds, often voices, that are not present in the external environment, frequently associated with mental health disorders like schizophrenia.