Which of the Following Is Not Generally a Potential Benefit

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not generally a potential benefit of diversification?

• A)Control systems rewarding/penalizing division managers based on business unit objective
• B)Economies of scale and scope
• C)Economizing on transaction costs
• D)Diversifying shareholder portfolios
• E)Identifying undervalued firms

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Definitions:

Common Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales and are typically required to run a business, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in the cost of goods sold, treating fixed manufacturing overhead as a period cost.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The manufacturing costs that do not change with the level of production, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Divisional Segment Margin

The amount of profit generated by each division or segment of a business, crucial for evaluating the financial health of distinct parts of a company.