A method that uses a weighted average of past values for arriving at smoothed time series values is known as ______
a. regression analysis
b. deseasonalization
c. decomposition
d. exponential smoothing
d
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A. a unique strength relative to competitors that provides superior returns, often based on quality, time, cost, or innovation. B. the unique combination of benefits received by targeted buyers that includes quality, convenience, on-time delivery, and both before-sale and after-sale service at a specific price. C. the characteristics of a product that make it superior to competitive substitutes. D. a statement that, before product development begins, identifies (1) a well-defined target market; (2) specific customers' needs, wants, and preferences; and (3) what the product will be and do to satisfy consumers. E. the cluster of benefits that an organization promises customers to satisfy their needs.
Which type of interview is designed to observe how candidates interact with each other?
A) Panel interviews B) Behavioral interviews C) Group interviews D) Stress interviews E) Working interviews
A steel manufacturer experienced a decrease in its fixed asset turnover from .9 in Year 5 to .7 in Year 6 . This change is consistent with which of the following explanations?
a. The firm sold a fully-depreciated factory on January 1, Year 6 that had been closed in Year 4 and held for sale since then. b. The steel industry operated at capacity during Year 6, permitting all firms to raise selling prices. c. The firm recognized an impairment loss on a factory that became obsolete during Year 6 because of new environmental regulations. d. The firm decreased the number of units produced and sold because of an inability to obtain needed raw materials. e. none of the above
Universal life
A) combines term protection and cash value buildup in one convenient policy. B) typically offers a better return on the cash value buildup than traditional whole life policies. C) permits the insured to vary premium payments within certain limits. D) does all of the above.