Jim's Department at a Local Department Store Has Tracked the Sales

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Essay

Jim's department at a local department store has tracked the sales of a product over the last ten weeks.Forecast demand using exponential smoothing with an alpha of 0.4,and an initial forecast of 28.0 for period 1.Calculate the MAD.Calculate the tracking signal.What do you recommend?

Analyze strategies for effective communication in a sales context.

Understand the concepts and stages involved in the sales presentation process.

Recognize the importance of preparation and customer understanding in a successful sales presentation.

Identify the elements of the SELL Sequence and its effectiveness in sales communication.

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Definitions:

Job Enrichment

Adding more responsibilities and autonomy to a job, giving the worker greater powers to plan, do, and evaluate job performance.

Job Rotation

The practice of moving employees through a series of job assignments in different areas of the company to broaden their skills and experiences.

Employee Involvement

The degree to which employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas and participate in decision-making processes within an organization.

Competency

A knowledge, skill, ability, or behaviour associated with successful job performance.