Some Firms Require Consumers to Pay an Initial Fee for the Right

question 118

Multiple Choice

Some firms require consumers to pay an initial fee for the right to buy their product and an additional fee for each unit of the product they purchase.This practice is referred to as

• A)odd pricing.
• B)dual pricing.
• C)a two-part tariff.
• D)intertemporal pricing.

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making power away from a central authority within an organization to lower levels or divisions.

Controllable Costs

Expenses that management can directly or indirectly control or influence in the short term, such as supplies and advertising.

Direct Expense

Costs that can be directly traced to a specific product, service, or department.

Departmental Contribution

The amount of revenue generated by a specific department minus the direct costs associated with that department.