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MirandaLo

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Why is it important for a supervisor to pay attention to inventories? What might result if inventories are too small or too large?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

With reference to union activities, a salt is ________.
 
  a. an employee who switches support between two competing unions in a workplace
  b. a union representative who solicits support for a union by threatening workers
  c. a management representative who actively voices support for union activities
  d. a paid union organizer who secures a job in a workplace in order to organize a union



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Answer to Question 1

Inventories must be maintained to balance the cost of maintaining inventories against the cost of running out of inventory. Excessive inventory, can tie up unnecessary costs. This can also lead to increased insurance, and the potential for obsolescence costs. Not having enough products can be an advantage for your competitor. To make money you need the goods to be available to your customers.

Answer to Question 2

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