Intensified Rivalry Within an Industry Results In

question 71

Multiple Choice

Intensified rivalry within an industry results in:

• A) increased hiring across the industry.
• B) increased total revenues across the industry.
• C) decreased average profitability across the industry.
• D) increased entries into the industry.

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Definitions:

Actual Revenue

The real income that a company receives from its business activities, measured over a specific period.

Static Planning Budget

A budget for a specific amount of sales or production that does not change as volume changes.

Activity Variance

The difference between the planned activity and the actual activity in terms of costs or hours.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in the volume or activity level, allowing better analysis and control of costs.