Successful Web Sites Such as StumbleUpon (Www

question 34

Multiple Choice

Successful Web sites such as StumbleUpon (www.stumbleupon.com) and Digg (www.digg.com) use ____ by inviting their visitors to vote on recommended Web sites, articles, restaurants, photos, or videos, for example, by submitting links or reviews.

• A) herding
• B) crowdsourcing
• C) outsourcing
• D) crowd control

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overheads that are incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Raw And In Process

Materials that are either in their natural state and used in the manufacturing of products or materials that are partially processed but not yet completed.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company for the purpose of resale or production.

External Failure Costs

Costs associated with defects that are found after the product reaches the customer, including returns, repairs, and lost sales.