Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Discretionary

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a discretionary fixed cost for a doctor's office?

• A) advertising
• B) cost of bandages
• C) salary of receptionist
• D) office insurance

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Definitions:

Operational Efficiency

The ability of an organization to deliver products or services to its customers in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining quality.

Missing Units

Units, items, or elements that are lost or absent, which may affect outcomes or analyses.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Synthesize

To combine various elements or ideas into a coherent and unified whole, often generating new insight or understanding.