What Does the Scope of the Firm Refer To

question 35

Multiple Choice

What does the scope of the firm refer to?

• A) The range of activities the firm performs externally and its social responsibility activities
• B) To gain competitive advantage based on where it locates its various value chain activities
• C) The firm's capability to employ vertical integration strategies
• D) The range of activities the firm performs internally and the breadth of its product offerings,the extent of its geographic market,and its mix of businesses
• E) To prevent foreign competition from affecting the market

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The sum by which the income from sales surpasses variable expenses, showing the extent to which revenue aids in covering fixed costs and generating profit.

High-low Method

A technique used in accounting and finance to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Variable Component

An element of cost or expense that varies directly with changes in production volume, business activity, or other drivers.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar remaining after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to fixed costs and net profit.