Which of the Following Distinctive Competencies Typically Has the Lowest

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following distinctive competencies typically has the lowest barrier to imitation?

• A) Efficient scale manufacturing facilities
• B) Technological know-how
• C) Marketing know-how
• D) Organizational capabilities
• E) Brand name

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Definitions:

Standard Labor Rate

The predetermined hourly wage rate used in cost accounting to calculate labor costs.

Standard Hours Allowed

The number of hours that should have been worked for the actual production achieved, based on pre-established standards.

Standard Costing System

A cost accounting method that assigns a fixed cost to inventory and measures variances against actual production costs to manage business expenses.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate, indicating efficiency in labor usage.