A Product Line Is Most Likely Too Long If Managers

question 22

Multiple Choice

A product line is most likely too long if managers can ________.

• A) decrease costs by adding items
• B) increase market share by adding items
• C) increase profits by dropping items
• D) decrease costs by dropping items
• E) increase profits by adding items

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Definitions:

Defined Contribution

A type of retirement plan where the amount invested is defined, but the future benefits are not guaranteed and depend on investment performance.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Discount Rate

The rate of interest applied in discounted cash flow analysis to calculate the present value of forthcoming cash flows.

Defined Contribution Plan

A retirement plan where the employer, employee, or both make contributions on a regular basis, with final benefits dependent on investment performance.