Larger Firms Will Often Have Lower Minimum Per-Unit Costs Than

question 108

Multiple Choice

Larger firms will often have lower minimum per-unit costs than smaller firms because

• A) employee shirking is less of a problem.
• B) large-scale output allows greater specialization for both labor and machines in the production process.
• C) mass production techniques, with high setup and development costs, are appropriate only when a small output is planned.
• D) all of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Risk of Loss

The potential that an investment or transaction may result in loss, attributed to various factors.

CIF

Cost, Insurance, and Freight, a trade term requiring the seller to arrange for the carriage of goods by sea to a port of destination, and provide the buyer with the documents necessary to obtain the goods from the carrier.

Shipping Term

Refers to agreed terms between a seller and buyer that outline the details about the delivery of goods, including who is responsible for shipping costs and risk of damage.

Negotiable Document

A written instrument, such as a bill of exchange, promissory note, or check, that guarantees payment of a specific amount of money and is transferable among different parties.