What Factors Are Assessed in Test Marketing

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Essay

What factors are assessed in test marketing?

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Definitions:

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials purchased for production and the standard cost, indicating how much more or less was spent than expected.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels of the business.

Static Budget

A financial plan that does not change over the period for which it is set, regardless of any changes in activity levels.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a product or performing a service under normal conditions, used for budgeting and performance evaluation.