One Reason a Computer Manufacturer May Make Its Own Microchips

question 115

Multiple Choice

One reason a computer manufacturer may make its own microchips rather than buy them is that

• A)it can maintain control over the quality during production
• B)the total cost of components is the same as the price of chips purchased from a chip manufacturer
• C)firms do not make high-quality microchips
• D)managers at the computer firm place a high value on their time
• E)firms do not produce goods for the market that can be made in-house

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