Which of the Following Is Not a Positive Attribute of Multiple

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a positive attribute of Multiple Suppliers?

• A) provides a greater flexibility of volume
• B) eliminates a supplier's dependence on the purchaser
• C) probability of assured supply is better
• D) deliveries can be schedule more easily
• E) allows for testing of new suppliers without jeopardizing the flow of materials

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Definitions:

Activity Rate

A measure used in activity-based costing to assign costs to activities based on their use of resources.

Batch Setup

The process of preparing equipment and machinery for a specific batch of production, including configuration and adjustments.

Activity Cost Pools

A method in cost accounting where costs are accumulated according to activities performed, facilitating more accurate product or service costing.

Activity-based Costing System

A method of allocating costs to products or services based on the activities that go into producing them.