What Diversification Benefit Argument Is Countered with Lamont's Study Indicating

question 10

Multiple Choice

What diversification benefit argument is countered with Lamont's study indicating that oil firm investments in their nonoil subsidiaries fell sharply after oil price drops in the 1980s?

• A)Use of internal capital markets
• B)Economies of scale and scope
• C)Economizing on transaction costs
• D)Diversifying shareholder portfolios
• E)Identifying undervalued firms

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A record-keeping system in accounting that inputs only variable production-related expenses (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) into the cost evaluation of goods.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (both variable and fixed) associated with producing a single unit of product, calculated by dividing the total production costs by the number of units produced.

Direct Labor Cost

Direct labor cost refers to the expenses associated with employees who directly contribute to the production of goods or services, including wages and other benefits.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production activity, such as indirect materials and utilities for machinery.