Which of the Following Factors Can Negatively Influence Indirect Costs

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can negatively influence indirect costs such as production planning, purchasing, and inventory management?

• A) Standardized parts
• B) Low efficiency production equipment
• C) Poor product design
• D) Time to market

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Definitions:

Price

Price is the amount of money required to purchase a good or service, determined by factors such as supply and demand, production costs, and market competition.

Surplus

Surplus refers to the situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, often leading to a decrease in prices.

Producer Surplus

Producer surplus is the difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual price they receive, reflecting the profit earned above production costs.

Price

The sum of money anticipated, needed, or handed over in exchange for something.