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In recent years, many companies have been alleged to engage in a practice called channel stuffing, which provides a short-term boost to their revenue. Channel stuffing refers to the practice of accelerating the sale of products to distributors and sending those products into the distribution channel at a rate greater than the rate at which end-users are likely to purchase the products. This is usually achieved by offering lucrative incentives to persuade distributors to buy quantities in excess of their needs. Usually, distributors retain the right to return any unsold inventory, which calls into question whether a final sale has actually occurred.
The factors that are correlated with the detection of channel stuffing: Yes
The effects of channel stuffing on companies that engage in it: Yes
The methods a company can use to engage in channel stuffing: No
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For each of the following aspects related to channel stuffing, select Yes if the information provided indicates that the aspect was considered by the researchers. Otherwise, select No.
For each of the following aspects related to channel stuffing, select Yes if the information provided indicates that the aspect was considered by the researchers. Otherwise, select No.
| Yes | No | |
| The factors that are correlated with the detection of channel stuffing | ||
| The effects of channel stuffing on companies that engage in it | ||
| The methods a company can use to engage in channel stuffing |
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The factors that are correlated with the detection of channel stuffing: Yes
The effects of channel stuffing on companies that engage in it: Yes
The methods a company can use to engage in channel stuffing: No
Company size is positively correlated with the reputation of a company's auditors.: Yes
Company management competence is positively correlated with a company's profit margins.: No
The reputation of a company's auditors is positively correlated with company growth opportunities.: No
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For each of the following statements about the 5 companies that were examined by the researchers, select Yes if that statement describes an inference that could reasonably be made from the information provided. Otherwise, select No.
For each of the following statements about the 5 companies that were examined by the researchers, select Yes if that statement describes an inference that could reasonably be made from the information provided. Otherwise, select No.
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| Company size is positively correlated with the reputation of a company's auditors. | ||
| Company management competence is positively correlated with a company's profit margins. | ||
| The reputation of a company's auditors is positively correlated with company growth opportunities. |
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Company size is positively correlated with the reputation of a company's auditors.: Yes
Company management competence is positively correlated with a company's profit margins.: No
The reputation of a company's auditors is positively correlated with company growth opportunities.: No
Company E
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Assume that the 5 categories examined by the researchers each had an equal influence on the probability that a particular company is engaging in channel stuffing. Given this assumption and the information provided, of the 5 companies discussed in the Companies tab, channel stuffing is most likely to be occurring at:
Assume that the 5 categories examined by the researchers each had an equal influence on the probability that a particular company is engaging in channel stuffing. Given this assumption and the information provided, of the 5 companies discussed in the Companies tab, channel stuffing is most likely to be occurring at:
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| Company B | |
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Company E
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Question 1.
For each of the following aspects related to channel stuffing, select Yes if the information provided indicates that the aspect was considered by the researchers. Otherwise, select No.
The factors that are correlated with the detection of channel stuffing
Given in tab 2: At the same time, our research shows that both the size of the company and the reputation of the company's auditors are positively correlated with the probability that any potential channel stuffing would be detected...
Select Yes
The effects of channel stuffing on companies that engage in it
Given in tab 2: Further analysis shows that companies that engage in channel stuffing experience declines in sales and profitability in future periods,
Select Yes
The methods a company can use to engage in channel stuffing
This is given in tab 1. This is the Economist's communication. It is not given as a factor considered by the researchers. The factors considered by the researchers are given in tab 2 under Researchers heading.
Select No
Question 2.
For each of the following statements about the 5 companies that were examined by the researchers, select Yes if that statement describes an inference that could reasonably be made from the information provided. Otherwise, select No.
Company size is positively correlated with the reputation of a company's auditors.
Look at the given table and compare Company size with the reputation of a company's auditors.
A 4 5
B 2 2
C 3 3
D 1 1
E 5 4
There is a strong correlation between them. The company with larger size has more highly reputed auditors. Both 1s, 2s, 3s appear together. A and E companies have 4 and 5 for the two parameters which means they are small and have poor auditor reputation. When one parameter rises, the other also rises similarly. A slight deviation is allowed with positive correlation varies from 0 to 1.
Select Yes
Company management competence is positively correlated with a company's profit margins
A 3 4
B 4 3
C 1 1
D 2 5
E 5 2
Only C is matched - great competence and profit. D and E are opposite high competence low profit and low competence great profit.
A and B are also a little off. Overall, we cannot say that there exists a positive correlation.
Select No
The reputation of a company's auditors is positively correlated with company growth opportunities.
A 5 4
B 2 2
C 3 3
D 1 5
E 4 1
B and C are matched but D and E are opposite. Think of what the graph will look like.
This is not positive correlated. When one rises, the other should rise too for the most part. This is all over the place.
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Select No
Question 3.
Assume that the 5 categories examined by the researchers each had an equal influence on the probability that a particular company is engaging in channel stuffing. Given this assumption and the information provided, of the 5 companies discussed in the Companies tab, channel stuffing is most likely to be occurring at:
Given that all 5 categories had an equal influence on the probability that a particular company is engaging in channel stuffing.
Given:
Companies with higher growth opportunities, higher profit margins, or less competent management are more likely to engage in channel stuffing. At the same time, our research shows that both the size of the company and the reputation of the company's auditors are positively correlated with the probability that any potential channel stuffing would be detected, and this, in turn, reduces the probability of channel stuffing occurring.
Highest probability of channel stuffing occurs when - company size is small and reputation of auditors is low (Numbers 4 and 5 for these two). Competence of management is low (Number 4 or 5 for this). Also, higher growth opportunities and higher profit margins (Numbers 1 and 2 for these two) gives us higher chances of channel stuffing.
For company E, growth opportunities and higher profit margins are low numbers and company size, reputation of auditors and competence of management are high numbers. Everything about E suggests that channel stuffing takes place.
*Select E
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Question 3:
I guess I figured it out. As per TAB 2 if you read the whole tab you will find that the COmpany with likely Channel Stuffing is the one with
1. High growth
2. High Profit Margins
3. Low Management competence
4. Lesser size of the company
5. Less Reputation of company auditors
Now check the ratings for all of these for all companies. You will find Company E to be fulfilling all the criterias:
1. HG: 1 (Rating)
2. HPM: 2
3. LMC: 5
4. Size: 5
5. Auditors: 4
Hope it helps.
I guess I figured it out. As per TAB 2 if you read the whole tab you will find that the COmpany with likely Channel Stuffing is the one with
1. High growth
2. High Profit Margins
3. Low Management competence
4. Lesser size of the company
5. Less Reputation of company auditors
Now check the ratings for all of these for all companies. You will find Company E to be fulfilling all the criterias:
1. HG: 1 (Rating)
2. HPM: 2
3. LMC: 5
4. Size: 5
5. Auditors: 4
Hope it helps.
