Compared to the Foreign Environment Uncontrollable Variables, Which of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Compared to the foreign environment uncontrollable variables, which of the following elements is excluded from the domestic marketer's list of uncontrollable variables?

• A) Political forces
• B) Competitive structure
• C) Economic climate
• D) Cultural forces
• E) Legal forces

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of output or activity in the short term, such as rent, insurance, and salaries of permanent staff.

Product

Any good, service, or idea that can be offered to a market to satisfy a want or need.

Contribution Approach

An income statement format that organizes costs by their behavior. Costs are separated into variable and fixed categories rather than being separated into product and period costs for external reporting purposes.

External Reporting

The process of preparing and disclosing financial statements and other reports to entities outside of the corporation, such as investors and regulatory bodies.