Explain the difference between independent and dependent demand and illustrate your explanation with an example

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Examples will vary. The key difference between the two is whether the demand for items A is driven directly or by the demand for item B. End items are typically independent demand since their demand is subject only to customers' appetite. The components used to make up the end item have their demand determined by the number of end items that are required during any production period.

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A) leftward; rises B) leftward; falls C) rightward; rises D) rightward; falls

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Briefly explain Porter's five forces model

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