Question
State whether the following require small or large working capital. Answer should be supported by a valid reason:
  1. Selling ice-creams.
  2. Following a liberal credit policy.
  3. Dealing in stainless steel wares.
  4. Using capital intensive technology.

Answer

S.No.
Items
Small/ Large Working Capital
Reasons
(a)
Selling ice-creams
Small Working Capital
It is a retail shop and the product is sold in cash therefore it requires less working capital.
(b)
Following a liberal credit policy
Large Working Capital
When the market is competitive, then the enterprises/ entrepreneur believe in selling goods on credit, needs more working capital.
(c)
Dealing in stainless steel wares
Large Working Capital
He need to stock up inventories. The larger the stocks of finished goods (steel wares) required to be kept, the more will be the need for working capital.
(d)
Using capital intensive technology
Large Working Capital
Using capital intensive technique means it is a manufacturing unit. It gives an indication that large amount of working capital is required.

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