Henry Ford's Development of an Assembly Method for Building Cars

question 184

Multiple Choice

Henry Ford's development of an assembly method for building cars and trucks would be an example of

• A)product improvement.
• B)fast-second strategy.
• C)process innovation.
• D)inverted-U theory.

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Definitions:

Operating Cycle

The amount of time it takes for a company to purchase inventory, sell it, and convert the sales back into cash.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, representing interest payments made or accrued on outstanding debts.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, resulting in net income or loss.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.