In Some High Tech Industries, Where Customers Buy Systems Made

question 42

Multiple Choice

In some high tech industries, where customers buy systems made up of components manufactured by several suppliers, many suppliers are forming _________________ to develop and jointly market and sell integrated systems.

• A) Matrix organizations
• B) Co-marketing alliances
• C) Multilevel systems
• D) Leveraged buyouts
• E) Span of control documentation systems

Recognize the importance of marginal cost in optimizing economic activity levels.

Determine the role and impact of fixed costs on total production costs.

Understand the concepts and calculations related to average cost, average variable cost, and their relevance to economic decisions.

Understand the concept of diminishing returns and how production rates change over time.

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