If Each Division of a Company with a Monopoly Niche

question 21

Multiple Choice

If each division of a company with a monopoly niche is allowed to set its transfer price at the profit-maximizing level for the next division as the product flows toward the consumer (assuming no external market for the product) ,then prices will:

• A)be higher and profits lower than with non-divisional organization.
• B)be lower and profits higher than with a non-divisional organization.
• C)be the same and profits will be the same as with a non-divisional organization.
• D)match the competitive benchmark and profits will be zero.

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