Coolsavings

question 57

Multiple Choice

Coolsavings.com is one of the largest on-line distributors of in-store coupons,sales announcements,and mail-in rebates offered by national retailers and Internet commerce sites.Its marketing department keeps track of current external environmental changes.Although some information is relatively easy to collect,analyzing and forecasting _____ is extremely difficult,and it is the most important factor for a company to understand.

• A) demographic trends
• B) economic trends
• C) legislative trends
• D) technological trends
• E) social trends

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Definitions:

Product Layout

An arrangement of equipment or workstations in the sequence that production operations are performed to manufacture a product.

Process Layout

An arrangement of workplace resources according to the sequence of production tasks, optimizing workflows and efficiency in manufacturing or service processes.

Long-Term Contractual Basis

Refers to agreements or commitments that extend over a prolonged period, usually exceeding one year, governing ongoing relationships or projects.

Component Parts

Individual items or pieces that are assembled with other parts to create a final product.