Occidental Company Is Studying Whether to Drop a Product Because

question 63

Multiple Choice

Occidental Company is studying whether to drop a product because of ongoing losses. Costs that would be relevant in this situation would include variable manufacturing costs as well as:

• A)factory depreciation.
• B)avoidable fixed costs.
• C)unavoidable fixed costs.
• D)allocated corporate administrative costs.
• E)general corporate advertising.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities, such as food or drink, that fulfill a basic biological need for survival.

Appropriate Behavior

This describes actions that are considered acceptable or proper in a given context, often aligned with societal or organizational norms and expectations.

Ignoring

A behavioral strategy where no attention or reinforcement is given to a certain behavior, with the aim of reducing or eliminating it.

Inappropriate Behavior

Actions or conduct that are not suitable or acceptable in a given context or situation, often violating social norms or expectations.