Because of a Service's ____, Standardization and Quality Are Difficult

question 35

Multiple Choice

Because of a service's ____, standardization and quality are difficult to control.

• A) intangibility
• B) inseparability
• C) homogeneity
• D) heterogeneity
• E) perishability

Identify variables that influence transfer pricing decisions, such as variable costs, idle capacity, and external supply costs.

Evaluate the impact of reduced shipping and selling costs on transfer pricing.

Compare internal transfer pricing to external purchasing options.

Understand the concept of transfer pricing and factors influencing the minimum acceptable transfer price.

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Definitions:

Professional Corporation

A corporate structure available to licensed professionals, like doctors or lawyers, offering certain tax and liability advantages.

Malpractice

Professional misconduct or failure to exercise adequate skill, leading to the loss or injury of a patient, client, or customer.

De Facto Corporation

A business entity that operates like a corporation but hasn't completed all legal steps required for incorporation, often treated as a corporation for most legal purposes.

Incorrect Address

An inaccurate or wrong location description, which can result in misdirected mail or deliveries.