________ Refers to Some Aspect of a Product or Company

question 48

Multiple Choice

________ refers to some aspect of a product or company that makes it more appealing to target customers.

• A) Competitive advantage
• B) Economies of scale benefit
• C) Horizontal integration
• D) Vertical integration
• E) Barrier to entry advantage

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that fluctuate with the level of output, such as utilities or materials used in the manufacturing process.

Efficiency Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to evaluate the efficiency of resource usage, calculated as the difference between actual usage and the standard or expected usage.

Materials Price Variance

The variance between the standard cost and the actual expense of materials, calculated by multiplying the amount bought.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of a specific product, representing a significant portion of the costs of goods sold.