Which One of the Following Is Not a Major Factor

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a major factor distinguishing service design and development from manufacturing design and development?

• A) The process and product must be developed at the same time.
• B) Many service organizations can change their service offerings virtually overnight.
• C) Many parts of the service package are often defined by the training that individuals receive before they become part of the service organization.
• D) The service package, rather than a definable good, is the output of the development process.
• E) Service operations can be protected by patents; manufacturing operations cannot.

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Definitions:

Raw Material Purchases

The total cost incurred for buying materials that are used in the manufacturing process of goods.

Cash Payout

The distribution of funds or payments, often from a corporation or investment, to shareholders or investors.

Beginning Inventory

Beginning inventory refers to the value of goods available for sale or use at the start of an accounting period.

September

September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, marking the transition from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.