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Generally, firms make-to-order when:
Suggested Answer: D
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25 comments · newest first
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Deonna
10 months ago
Not sure about D, feels like A and C are enough.
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Glory
10 months ago
I think D makes the most sense here.
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Gennie
10 months ago
Definitely A, custom specs are key!
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Luz
10 months ago
Wait, all of these? That seems like a lot!
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Nikita
10 months ago
B is important, but C is also a big factor.
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Boris
11 months ago
I wonder if D could be the best answer since it covers all the scenarios mentioned. It feels like a comprehensive choice.
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Bok
11 months ago
I feel like C is also a strong contender since it mentions the cost of production and storage, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Melvin
11 months ago
I remember something about customers needing to wait for their orders, which makes me think B could be right too.
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Audry
11 months ago
I think make-to-order is mainly about producing goods to customer specifications, so I might lean towards A.
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Whitney
12 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The question is asking for the general conditions, and the answer choices cover the key factors like customized products, customer willingness to wait, and the cost of production and storage. D seems like the most comprehensive answer.
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Polly
12 months ago
Wait, I'm a little confused. Is it really all of those factors, or is there one that stands out as the primary reason? I'll have to think this through more carefully.
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Raylene
12 months ago
Okay, I've read through the choices a few times now. I think the best answer is D - all of these, since the question asks for the general conditions when firms make-to-order.
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Annabelle
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a lot of different factors, so I'll need to carefully consider each one.
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Adelina
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about when firms make-to-order. I think the key is to focus on the details provided in the answer choices.
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Yuriko
1 year ago
D all the way! This question is a piece of cake, unlike the one about calculating EOQ with a broken calculator. Now that was a real head-scratcher!
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Gregoria
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. I think the customer's willingness to wait is a crucial factor, but the other aspects in D also seem important. Tough call!
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Teresita
1 year ago
I'm going with C. The cost of production and storage, combined with multiple product options, makes the most sense for a make-to-order scenario.
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Alexis
1 year ago
B) The customer is willing to wait while the order is being made
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Malika
1 year ago
A) Goods are produced to customer specifications
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Monroe
1 year ago
Option D seems like the most comprehensive answer to me. I like how it covers all the key aspects of make-to-order production.
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Margarett
1 year ago
Yes, it includes goods produced to customer specifications, customer willingness to wait, and expensive products with multiple options.
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Margarett
1 year ago
Option D covers all the key aspects of make-to-order production.
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Layla
1 year ago
I believe the answer is D) All of these, as firms may also make-to-order when the product is expensive to make and store, and when multiple product options are offered.
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Lai
1 year ago
I agree with Maddie, firms make-to-order when goods are produced to customer specifications to meet their specific needs.
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Maddie
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Goods are produced to customer specifications.