Which Is Not a Significant Difference Between Manufacturing and Service

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which is not a significant difference between manufacturing and service operations?

• A)Cost per unit
• B)Uniformity of output.
• C)Labour content of jobs.
• D)Amount of customer contact.
• E)Measurement of productivity.

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Definitions:

Operating Profit

The profit earned from a firm's normal business operations, excluding deductions of taxes and interest.

Markdown

A reduction in the selling price of goods or services, often used as a sales strategy to encourage consumer purchases or to clear older stock.

Mark-up

The difference between the cost of a product or service and its selling price, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Spoilage

Products or materials that have become unfit for sale or use, often leading to financial loss for a business.