Exhibit 8-1 Rival Inc. Uses the Lower of Cost or Market Rule

question 26

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 8-1
Rival Inc. uses the lower of cost or market rule in valuing its inventory. Assume the company uses the LIFO method and that one unit has a ceiling constraint of $45.50. The following is other information concerning this unit:
-Refer to Exhibit 8-1. The floor constraint of this unit must be

• A) $41.90
• B) $38.00
• C) $41.70
• D) $38.10

Identify key trends driving the growth of information technology in supply chain management.

Appreciate the importance of information quality in effective business decision-making.

Understand the limitations of technology in fixing flawed supply chain processes or compensating for poor quality data.

Recognize the role and growth of RFID technology in inventory and point-of-sale tracking in retail.

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Definitions:

Positive Attitude

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Job Performance

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Trade-Offs

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Emotional Intelligence

The ability to manage ourselves and our relationships effectively.