A Company Is Losing Money

question 154

Multiple Choice

A company is losing money. The top management team decides to lay off workers and move its production branch to India. The employees not laid off will be given more responsibility allowing them to make more decisions. Which of the following did NOT occur?

• A) downsizing
• B) outsourcing
• C) empowerment
• D) freelancing

Distinguish between variable costs and fixed costs based on their behavior.

Analyze and categorize costs as variable, fixed, or mixed.

Utilize methods to estimate and analyze variable and fixed components of mixed costs.

Understand the significance of the contribution margin and its calculation.

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