Cost Containment Practices by a Firm Would Not Be Effective

question 21

Multiple Choice

Cost containment practices by a firm would not be effective for cost increases caused by

• A)inflation.
• B)a reduction in the quantity of an input purchased.
• C)normal seasonality.
• D)a reduction in the number of suppliers.

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