What Term Describes All Activities Associated with Providing a Product

question 59

Multiple Choice

What term describes all activities associated with providing a product or service?

• A)the manufacturing chain
• B)the product chain
• C)the supply chain
• D)the value chain

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Net Income After Taxes

The profit a company retains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred stock dividends have been deducted from total revenue.

Operating Costs

Operating costs are expenses associated with the maintenance and administration of a business on a day-to-day basis.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated portion of the cost of a fixed asset, written off each year over the asset's useful life for accounting and tax purposes.