The Forces Generating Global Integration in Many Industries Include All

question 40

Multiple Choice

The forces generating global integration in many industries include all of the following except:

• A) the growing presence and importance of global competitors and customers
• B) the global rise in market demand for products
• C) factories centralized in only a few countries
• D) new information technologies

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Expenses that vary with production levels, such as costs for power or materials used in the manufacturing process.

Direct Materials

Raw materials and components used in the manufacturing process that are directly incorporated into the final product.

Direct Labor-Hours

Represents the total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities and raw materials, contrasting with fixed overhead costs.