The Analysis Tool That Helps Determine What Products to Develop

question 131

Multiple Choice

The analysis tool that helps determine what products to develop, and by what strategy, by listing products in descending order of their individual dollar contribution to the firm is

• A) decision tree analysis
• B) Pareto analysis
• C) breakeven analysis
• D) product-by-value analysis
• E) product life cycle analysis

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its trade partners, leading to potential gains from trade.

Absolute Advantage

A condition where a country, company, or individual can produce a good or service more efficiently than another entity, using fewer resources.

Corn Laws

The tariffs, subsidies, and restrictions enacted by the British Parliament in the early nineteenth century to discourage imports and encourage exports of grain.

Imports

Products or services imported from one country into another for the purpose of selling or utilization.