Which of the Following Is Correct When Making a Decision

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct when making a decision about outsourcing?

• A) If the differential costs of making the product exceed the differential costs of outsourcing, the product should be outsourced.
• B) If the unavoidable fixed costs of making the product exceed the unavoidable fixed costs of outsourcing, the product should not be outsourced.
• C) If the differential costs of making the product exceed the differential costs of outsourcing, the product should not be outsourced.
• D) If there are no additional unavoidable fixed costs, the product should be outsourced.

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