A Computer Magazine Routinely Sells or Rents Mailing Lists of Its

question 92

Multiple Choice

A computer magazine routinely sells or rents mailing lists of its subscribers to local computer stores.The magazine classifies its customers into categories based on their completing a comprehensive questionnaire.The magazine's practice constitutes a(n) ________.

• A) ethical practice
• B) invasion of privacy
• C) vertical cooperative promotion
• D) horizontal cooperative promotion

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Definitions:

LIFO Liquidation

A reduction in inventory that occurs when the cost of goods sold is calculated using the last in, first out (LIFO) method, potentially distorting profits and tax liabilities.

Interim Reporting

The financial statements issued by a company for a period shorter than the fiscal year, such as quarterly or semi-annually, to provide investors and stakeholders with timely financial information.

Gross Profit

Gross Profit is the financial metric reflecting the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS), indicating the efficiency of a company in managing its production and labor costs.

Standard Costing System

A cost accounting method that assigns expected costs to each unit of product to help managers control production costs.