Organizations with common interests, such as regulatory requirements, performance requirements, or data access, might share resources in a

Organizations with common interests, such as regulatory requirements, performance requirements, or data access, might share resources in a community cloud.

A community cloud is where several organizations with common concerns share ideas and information with one another. This can range from security information, customer information and data. Using a community cloud allows them to strengthen relationships with each other and customers. 

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.

The correct answer is "c) beginning inventory for the first quarter"