A retail company's internal audit has revealed that the current stock management system is inefficient, leading to frequent stockouts and overstocking. What should be the auditor's recommendation? OA. Dismiss the current stock management team. O B. Recommend reducing the product range to simplify stock management. ○ C. Suggest a review and overhaul of the stock management system to improve efficiency. ○ D. Advise the company to ignore the issue as it is common in the retail industry.

A retail company's internal audit has revealed that the current stock management system is inefficient, leading to frequent stockouts and overstocking. What should be the auditor's recommendation? OA. Dismiss the current stock management team. O B. Recommend reducing the product range to simplify stock management. ○ C. Suggest a review and overhaul of the stock management system to improve efficiency. ○ D. Advise the company to ignore the issue as it is common in the retail industry.

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