Which of the Following Is an Upstream Cost

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an upstream cost?

• A) Research and development costs
• B) Shipping costs to ship completed goods
• C) Sales commissions
• D) Sales promotion and advertising costs

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

The shared beliefs, values, and assumptions that exist in an organization.

Innovative

Pertains to the ability or process of creating new ideas, products, or methods that bring novel solutions to problems or improvements to existing conditions.

Entrepreneurial

Characteristics or actions related to the creation, development, and management of a business venture to achieve profit or social goals.

Organizational Change

The process by which organizations transform their structure, strategies, policies, processes, or culture to adapt to internal and external pressures.