A Segment Is Unattractive When There Are Actual or Potential

question 102

Multiple Choice

A segment is unattractive when there are actual or potential ________ for the product.

• A) competitors
• B) unclear demand
• C) substitutes
• D) profit fluctuation
• E) contenders

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Definitions:

Inventory

The unfinished materials, items in production, and completed products that form part of a company's assets, which are available for sale or will soon be.

LIFO Reserve

The difference between the cost of inventory calculated under the Last-In, First-Out method and its cost under the First-In, First-Out method.

FIFO Costing

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first units produced or acquired are the first ones to be expensed or sold (First In, First Out).

Inventory Value

Inventory value is the total cost or market value of all the goods and materials held by a company intended for sale.