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What is the purpose of forecasting?
To identify potential risks
When deciding to bring an umbrella, what is a common basis according to the text?
TV/radio weather forecast
Why are logical, rational, and accurate decisions important in businesses?
To avoid negative outcomes and ensure success
What is a key benefit of performing forecasting in organizations?
Helping make good decisions and plans
Which of the following best describes forecasting?
Predicting future events based on available information
What is one of the objectives of forecasting as mentioned in the lesson?
To explain the qualitative approach to forecasting
What is the primary objective of forecasting?
To reduce the risk or uncertainty in decision-making
Who uses forecasting as a tool for long-range planning and capital budgeting decisions?
Top Management
What aspect of production utilizes the forecasts?
Budget and schedule of production activities
Which forecasting approach incorporates factors like intuition, emotion, and personal experiences?
Expert Opinions
What is the Delphi Method in forecasting?
Asking members of a group of experts individually about their forecasts through a questionnaire
How does Sales Force Polling differ from Expert Opinions?
Involves every salesperson estimating sales in their region
What is the purpose of Consumer Market Surveys in forecasting?
To accumulate information regarding future purchasing plans
What does PERT-derived Forecasts methodology require the expert to provide?
$pessimistic (a)$, $the most likely (m)$, $and optimistic (o)$ estimates
$What is the primary use of forecasting for finance managers?$
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