Any Influence on the Product and Supplier Choice Is an Organizational

question 27

Multiple Choice

Any influence on the product and supplier choice is an organizational factor.The primary organizational factor is _________.

• A)Needs and desires of those involved
• B)Opportunity for promotion of the buying center manager
• C)Product specifications
• D)Financial considerations
• E)Risk tolerance

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference in the amount consumers are prepared and have the means to pay for a service or good compared to the amount they actually do pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, often depicted as the area above the supply curve and below the market price.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced; also known as per unit cost.

Average Variable Cost

The unit cost of producing each product, calculated by dividing the variable costs (costs that vary with output) by the number of units produced.