Which of the Following Statements Describes a Scenario When Management

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a scenario when management should consider dropping a business division?

• A)The division has been reporting an operating loss consistently.
• B)The division's avoidable fixed costs are less than its contribution margin.
• C)The division's avoidable fixed costs are greater than its contribution margin.
• D)The division's unavoidable fixed costs are greater than its operating loss.

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Definitions:

Plaintiff

The person or party who initiates a lawsuit against another party in a court of law.

Negligence Case

A legal action taken due to harm caused by someone's failure to carry out their responsibilities with due care.

Contributory Negligence

A traditional defense to negligence liability based on the plaintiff’s failure to exercise reasonable care for his own safety.

Individual's Failure

refers to a situation where a person does not meet the required or expected standard or outcome.