What Is Product Differentiation? How Does It Relate to Market

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Essay

What is product differentiation? How does it relate to market segmentation? How does it potentially improve a firm's revenues?

Apply variance analysis in the context of managerial accounting to control costs and improve operational efficiency.

Interpret the significance of favorable and unfavorable variances in standard costing.

Differentiate between fixed and variable overhead costs and their impact on costs control.

Demonstrate knowledge of how standard costs and variances are used in decision-making by management.

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Definitions:

Resistance Point

In negotiation, the least favorable point at which a party is willing to accept a deal, beyond which they prefer to walk away.

BATNA

Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement; the best option one has if current negotiations fail.

Fixed-Pie Bias

The misconception in negotiations that the 'pie' or total available benefit is fixed, leading to competitive rather than cooperative strategies.

Conflicts of Interest

Situations where an individual's or organization's private interests conflict with their professional duties or responsibilities, leading to potential bias or unethical decisions.