Flexible Production Technology Is Sometimes Referred to as

question 37

Multiple Choice

Flexible production technology is sometimes referred to as

• A) just-in-time manufacturing.
• B) quick technology.
• C) lean production.
• D) stable production.
• E) unscheduled manufacturing.

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Definitions:

Weighted Average Cost

A financial metric that calculates the average price of various sources of capital (debt, equity, etc.), weighted by their respective use in the financing mix of a company.

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements, often calculated using models like the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

After-tax Cost

The expense of an action or transaction after considering the impact of taxes.

Dividend

A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders.