Inventory requires considerable investment for most manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. This ...

Inventory requires considerable investment for most manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. This problem is complicated by the fact that most goods are manufactured four to nine months before they are actually sold to consumers. Manufacturers that engage in this type of speculative production often need short-term financing to do all of the following except
 A) buy materials.
  B) pay wages.
  C) pay rent.
  D) buy equipment.
  E) buy supplies.

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Question 2 - Problem-solving teams are created to work together permanently.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Question 3 - A(n) _____ is the first time a company issues stock that may be bought by the general public.
 A) alternative public offering
  B) reverse public offering
  C) initial public offering
  D) direct public offering

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Question 4 - Small businesses are prone to failure.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false