The Best Approach for a Company to Take When Monitoring

question 127

Multiple Choice

The best approach for a company to take when monitoring its competitors is

• A)watching for increases and decreases in competitors' prices and match them.
• B)analyzing all information that is readily available about competitors.
• C)sending employees to competitors' offices and factories to observe their actions.
• D)developing a system for gathering ongoing information about competitors.
• E)reading important business publications such as The Wall Street Journal.

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Definitions:

Inventory Holding Cost

Inventory holding cost refers to the total expenses associated with storing unsold goods, including warehousing, insurance, depreciation, spoilage, and opportunity costs.

Marginal Subcontracting Cost

The additional cost incurred for producing one more unit of a product through subcontracting.

Layoff Cost

The financial charges incurred by a company when it has to terminate employees, which can include severance pay, benefits continuation, and other related expenses.

Hiring And Training Cost

Expenses related to recruiting new employees and providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge for their positions.