Given the Position of the 3D Printer in the Growth

question 88

Multiple Choice

Given the position of the 3D printer in the growth stage of its life cycle, which of the following OM Strategy/Issues should the makers of 3D printers be least concerned with at the current time?

• A) forecasting
• B) cost cutting
• C) increasing capacity
• D) product and process reliability
• E) enhancing distribution

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Definitions:

Goodwill Recognition

The process of accounting for the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities of an acquired entity.

US GAAP

United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the accounting standard adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting guidelines that govern how financial statements are prepared worldwide.

Reporting Units

Entities for which discrete financial information is available and reviewed by the segment manager to make operating decisions.