Obtaining Cost Information Is a Primary Difficulty Associated with Benchmarking

question 103

Multiple Choice

Obtaining cost information is a primary difficulty associated with benchmarking. The following are typical sources for collecting information, EXCEPT

• A) from published reports, industry research firms, and trade groups.
• B) from talking to knowledgeable industry leaders.
• C) from field trips to the facilities of competitors or non-competing firms.
• D) from independent firms and consulting firms to gather best practices and comparative cost data without identifying competing firms.
• E) from the classified government documents.

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