Which of the Following Should Be the First Step in Distribution

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be the first step in distribution planning?

• A) identifying the channel leader
• B) determining a distribution budget
• C) developing distribution objectives
• D) evaluating the internal and external environments
• E) determining the desired level of distribution intensity

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A financial strategy that absorbs all the manufacturing outlays, encompassing direct materials, workforce costs, alongside both adaptable and unchanging manufacturing overheads, into the cost of a product.

Unit Product Cost

The cost allocated to a single unit of product, encompassing direct materials, direct labor, and allocated overhead costs.

Income Statement

A financial report outlining the revenues, expenses, and profits or losses of a company over a specific period.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with production that do not change with the level of output, such as rent for factory facilities or salaries of permanent staff.