Which of the Following Summarizes the Benefit of the Strategic

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summarizes the benefit of the strategic alliance between HP and DreamWorks?

• A) HP and DreamWorks each strengthened their separate markets without impinging on each other's markets.
• B) Both HP and DreamWorks were able to enter a new market that they would not have been able to pursue alone.
• C) HP was able to enter a new market, and DreamWorks was able to strengthen its old market.
• D) DreamWorks was able to enter a new market, and HP was able to strengthen its old market.

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Definitions:

Machine Operator's Wages

Compensation paid to employees responsible for operating machinery, considered a direct labor cost in manufacturing.

Inventory Costing

The method of assigning costs to inventory and goods sold, which affects the gross profit and cost of goods sold reported.

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where the oldest inventory items are recorded as sold first, leaving the most recent purchases in inventory.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of goods.