Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc

question 120

Multiple Choice

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. introduced the first major production mountain bike in 1980. Since then, the company has maintained a technological leadership in the production of bike and bike accessories and an organizational culture that encourages innovation. Technological leadership, as well as its organizational culture, are the company's____________ .

• A) customer sustainabilities
• B) organizational advantages
• C) relative competencies
• D) core capabilities
• E) superlative advantages

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Salaries and Wages Expense

Salaries and wages expense refers to the total amount paid by a business for employee services during a specific period, including salaries, hourly wages, and bonuses.

Worksheet Column

A vertical section of a worksheet used in accounting and finance to organize data, calculations, or financial information systematically.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was put into use.