An MNC Expects to Sell Fixed Assets It Utilizes in Europe

question 20

Multiple Choice

An MNC expects to sell fixed assets it utilizes in Europe in the distant future. In order to hedge the sale of these assets in the distant future, the MNC could create a(n) ____ that ____ the expected value of the assets in the future.

• A) asset; matches
• B) asset; exceeds
• C) liability; matches
• D) liability; is less than

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Definitions:

Large Batch Sizes

This term refers to the production of goods in large quantities at a time, often to achieve economies of scale but possibly increasing holding costs.

Smaller Inventories

Holding reduced levels of stocks or goods to lower storage costs and minimize risk of obsolescence.

Large Batch Sizes

The production process strategy that involves manufacturing goods in large quantities to achieve economies of scale but may increase inventory holding costs.

Lead Time

Lead time refers to the period between the initiation and completion of a process, such as the time taken from placing an order to delivery or the duration of manufacturing a product.