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QUESTION 8
What is the main problem with using Executive Opinion as a
People under forecast so they can look when they exceed the goal.
One person can overrule everyone and set the goal alone
It is impossible to get all customer information to the executives
Executives tend to think they know more than anyone else
QUESTION 9
A seasonal index is calculated by dividing the _________.
current season by the previous season
previous season by the current season
current season by the average of all of the seasons
highest value season by the lowes
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