List Three Constraints on Productivity

question 85

Essay

List three constraints on productivity. Elaborate one of the limitations and discuss how it can be overcome.

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Definitions:

Variable Administrative Expense

Expenses that fluctuate in total in direct proportion to changes in activity level, such as sales volume or production output.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage. It represents the percentage of total sales revenue that the company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods and services sold.

Variable Selling Expense

Costs that vary directly with the volume of sales, such as commissions, shipping charges, and promotional expenses.

Cost of Goods Sold

The financial outlays directly associated with the production of a company's sold merchandise.