Which of the Following Is Not Considered an Advantage of Using

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered an advantage of using standard costs?

• A) Standard costs can reduce clerical costs.
• B) Standard costs can be useful in setting prices for finished goods.
• C) Standard costs can be used as a means of finding fault with performance.
• D) Standard costs can make employees "cost-conscious."

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Definitions:

Minimum Variable Cost

The lowest point on the curve where a firm covers all its variable costs of production without considering fixed costs, often relevant in short-run output decisions.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, where no single entity has the power to significantly influence market prices.

Firm

An organization that utilizes resources to produce goods or services for profit.

Technological Innovation

The development and application of new ideas, devices, or methods in technology which significantly improve goods, services, or processes.