In an Outsourcing Decision, Fixed Costs Are

question 71

Multiple Choice

In an outsourcing decision, fixed costs are:

• A) Never relevant
• B) Relevant if they are greater than associated opportunity costs
• C) Relevant if the company is operating outside the relevant range
• D) Relevant if they can be avoided through outsourcing

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