A Cost That Cannot Be Avoided or Changed Because It

question 58

Multiple Choice

A cost that cannot be avoided or changed because it arises from a past decision, and is irrelevant to future decisions, is called a(n) :

• A) Uncontrollable cost.
• B) Incremental cost.
• C) Opportunity cost.
• D) Out-of-pocket cost.
• E) Sunk cost.

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Definitions:

Focus Strategy

The focus strategy is undertaken when an organization tries to target a specific segment of the marketplace for its products or services.

Market Segment

A subgroup of people or organizations sharing one or more characteristics that cause them to have similar product and service needs.

High Uncertainty

High uncertainty refers to situations in which there is a lack of predictability or information about future events, often making decision-making difficult in both personal and business contexts.

Differentiation Strategy

A business approach where a company develops unique products or services to stand out from competitors in the market.