Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Use of Information

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the use of information systems to focus on market niche?

• A) A car manufacturer's Web site that lets you customize the features on the car you are purchasing.
• B) A restaurant chain analyzing local sales figures to determine which menu items to serve.
• C) A bookseller selling an e-book reader that reads only the bookseller's books.
• D) A department store creating specialized products for small groups of customers.

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

All costs on the income statement except for direct labor, direct materials, and direct expenses, covering expenses like rent, utilities, and insurance.

Volume of Units

The total number of individual units produced or sold by a business in a specified period.

General & Administrative Expenses

Operating expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, including salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, and office supplies.

WIP Inventory

Work-in-process inventory, which represents the costs of unfinished goods in manufacturing processes.