Which of the Following Makes This a True Statement? Ideally

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following makes this a true statement? Ideally, when searching for a beta for a new line of business

• A) one could find other firms engaged in the proposed new line of business and use their betas as proxies to estimate the project's risk.
• B) one would like to find at least three or four pure-play proxies.
• C) two (or even one) proxies might represent a suitable sample if their line of business resembles the proposed new project closely enough.
• D) All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Cost Leadership

A business strategy aimed at achieving the lowest operational costs within an industry to offer lower prices than competitors and thus gain market share.

Lowest-Cost Location

Refers to the geographic location selected for business operations, manufacturing, or logistics based on the criteria of minimal operational and production costs.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage achieved when production becomes efficient, as the scale of the production increases, the cost per unit of the product decreases.

Total Logistics Cost

The overall expenses associated with the planning, implementing, and controlling of goods’ movement, including transportation, inventory, warehousing, and order processing costs.