Roseland Company Is Trying to Decide Whether to Continue to Manufacture

question 31

Multiple Choice

Roseland Company is trying to decide whether to continue to manufacture a particular component or to buy the component from an outside supplier.Which of the following is irrelevant with respect to this decision?

• A) the quality of the component purchased from the outside supplier
• B) the outside supplier's ability to deliver the component on a timely basis
• C) the alternative uses of the facilities currently being used to manufacture the component
• D) the unavoidable fixed manufacturing costs associated with the manufacture of the component

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Definitions:

Simple Random Sampling

A method of selecting a sample from a population in which every member has an equal chance of being chosen.

Purposive Sampling

A non-random sampling technique where subjects are selected based on specific characteristics or qualities, targeting a particular segment.

Snowball Sampling

A non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances, often used in studies with hard-to-reach populations.

Purposive Sampling

A non-random sampling technique where participants are chosen based on particular characteristics or qualities relevant to the study.