A Firm Might Be Expected to Initiate a Specific Research

Multiple Choice

A firm might be expected to initiate a specific research project to supplement the DSS in which of the following situations?

A) Information is needed on projected inflation rates over the next five years.
B) Information is needed on initial consumer response to the introduction of a new product.
C) Information is needed to evaluate the past performance of one of the company's wholesale distributors.
D) Information is needed to determine next year's goals for the company sales force.
E) Information is needed to forecast demographic needs.