Nuhitzu Believes It Has the Technological Expertise to Produce Communication

question 70

Multiple Choice

Nuhitzu believes it has the technological expertise to produce communication systems that will be leaders around the globe. Boston Electronics is widely regarded as having excellent management systems and superior marketing programs. To utilize these strengths, the two firms might form a(n) ____ to work together on a worldwide basis.

• A) licensing agreement
• B) export trading company
• C) joint agreement
• D) strategic alliance
• E) multinational enterprise

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Definitions:

Labour Efficiency

The measure of the amount of work achieved by a workforce compared to the effort put in.

Material Quantity

The amount of raw materials or supplies used in the production of goods, often monitored to control costs and ensure efficient resource use.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the hours worked.

Favourable Variance

A financial term indicating that actual costs were lower than budgeted costs, or actual revenues were higher than expected.