When Dunkin Donuts Decided to Expand into the International Markets

question 18

Multiple Choice

When Dunkin Donuts decided to expand into the international markets of India, Japan, and Argentina, management realized that there would be significant differences in the standards of living, credit, buying power, and income distribution in those countries. Dunkin Donuts is currently examining the ____ forces in its environmental analysis.

• A)economic
• B)cultural
• C)ethical
• D)technological
• E)legal

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs other than direct materials and direct labor incurred to produce goods, including utilities, depreciation, and maintenance of equipment.

Underapplied

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead expenses incurred.

Overapplied

A condition in costing where the allocated or applied costs exceed the actual costs incurred.

Adjusted Cost

The revised basis of an asset for tax purposes after adjusting for factors such as depreciation or improvements.