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If the sample size increases, the sampling error __________.

  1. decreases

  2. increases

  3. remains constant

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The relationship between margin of error and sample size is inverse i.e when sample size increases, the sampling error decreases. This is because the more information you have, the more accurate the results would be. 

What is probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true called?

  1. Type II error

  2. Type I error

  3. Standard error

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

_________ offers the opportunity to produce goods as per customer and specific need.

  1. Job method

  2. Batch method

  3. Flow method

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Main factor for spending on R and D are ________.

  1. for survival in the market

  2. for change in environment

  3. for change in government policies

  4. change in company's image


Correct Option: A

Early identification of opportunities helps an enterprise to be the first to exploit them instead of losing it to competitors. The mentioned advantage can be categorized under ______.

  1. first mover advantage

  2. initial identifier advantage

  3. earlier advantage

  4. second mover advantage


Correct Option: A

Assignment of competitive rivalry does not include an understanding of  __________.

  1. the extent to which competitors are in balance

  2. market growth rates

  3. fixed costs, exit barriers and operational efficiency

  4. the management structure of an organisation


Correct Option: D

A top manager of a Candy bar manufacturer asks for a report on how a new competing Candy company is being advertised. This is an example of ______.

  1. production research

  2. marketing research

  3. employee research

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B

Expansion is external and horizontal.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Growth strategies are of two types
1.Internal
2.External
Expansion refers to external or horizontal growth, such as that exhibited by a firm that successfully engages in mergers and acquisitions.
Business expansion refers to raising the market share, sales revenue and profit of the present product or services. The business can be expanded through product development, market development, expanding the line of product, etc.

Why do companies spend on research and development?

  1. To do business in a streamlined way

  2. It is a part of business

  3. Change is a crucial part of business

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Research and development helps the company to know what exactly a customer needs and requires and which is the most profitable market to serve. It also informs the company about how the consumers perceive their product and collect feedback and reviews from the consumer, these feedback help the company to impove and redesign the product to design it best suitable for the target market.

An opportunity assessment plan includes which of the following?

  1. A description of the product or service

  2. An assessment of the opportunity

  3. As assessment of the entrepreneur and the team

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D