A business plans to increase its stock to be ready for the grand opening of five new stores - HSC - SSCE Business Studies - Question 8 - 2016 - Paper 1

To determine the correct interdependence between business functions, we need to recognize that increasing stock involves both operations and the marketing aspect of the new stores.

• Operations is crucial for managing inventory and ensuring that stock levels meet the anticipated demand of the new stores.
• Marketing plays a significant role as it drives customer interest and potential sales, which in turn influences how much stock needs to be available.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Operations and marketing.