When a T-Shirt Manufacturer States, "We Only Sell It in Black

question 37

Multiple Choice

When a T-shirt manufacturer states, "We only sell it in black because that way we can buy plenty of black fabric and run our plant efficiently," its statement reflects the views that were popular in which era of the evolution of marketing?

• A) production-oriented
• B) sales-oriented
• C) market-oriented
• D) value-based marketing
• E) economics-oriented

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the number of units produced, reflecting the variable cost of producing each unit.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, often considered in decision-making about production levels.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned from selling one more unit of a good or service; it's a crucial concept for decision-making in businesses.

Economic Profit

The total revenue of a business minus its explicit and implicit costs, representing the surplus remaining after accounting for all costs, including opportunity costs.