The Write Pens, Inc

question 103

Multiple Choice

The Write Pens, Inc. wants to reduce transferring costs by producing closer to the consumer in a foreign country. This will also help in reducing transportation and storage costs. Which strategy would be the best to use given the circumstances?

• A) Franchising
• B) Exporting
• C) Direct investing
• D) Barter agreement
• E) Licensing

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Definitions:

Appliance Manufacturer

A company engaged in the design, production, and sale of electrical or mechanical devices for domestic or commercial use.

MRPs

Material Requirements Planning, a production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes.

Least-costly Combination

An optimal mix of inputs that minimizes the cost of production while achieving a desired level of output.

Marginal Productivity Theory

An economic theory proposing that labor and other input costs are based on the marginal contribution of each input to the production process.