Which of the Following Statements About the Distinction Between Consumer

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the distinction between consumer goods and B2B goods is the most accurate?

• A) The same product can be classified as either a consumer good or an industrial good, depending upon its end use.
• B) Industrial goods tend to have a useful life of several years and can be depreciated while consumer goods typically last less than a year.
• C) Consumer goods are typically more expensive than industrial goods.
• D) Industrial goods are custom-made to the specifications of the buyer, while the all consumer goods are mass-produced.

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Definitions:

Corporate Director

A member of the board of directors of a corporation, elected by shareholders, responsible for making major business and policy decisions.

Shareholder Proposal

A formal recommendation or motion put forward by a shareholder for consideration and action by the board of directors and other shareholders at a company's annual general meeting or a special meeting.

Voting Stock

Shares of a company’s stock that grant the shareholder the right to vote on corporate governance issues and board member elections.

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in an open market.