Data for a Factory -
Total Cost of Ownership Is a Management Accounting Technique

question 21

Multiple Choice

Data for a factory
$\begin{array}{ll}\text { Total factory cost } & £ 10,000 \\\text { Total time au ailable on key resource (hours) } & 2,500 \\\text { Contribution per unit product A } & £ 34.00 \\\text { Contribution per unit product B } & £ 30.00 \\\text { Contribution per unit product C } & £ 22.00 \\\text { Contribution per unit product D } & £ 20.00 \\\text { Hours required product A } & 12.0 \\\text { Hours required product B } & 6.0 \\\text { Hours required product C } & 6.0 \\\text { Hours required product D } & 8.0\end{array}$

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Total cost of ownership is a management accounting technique with the following important supply chain implications:

• A)Recognition that the cost of acquiring goods and services includes more than just quoted piece price.
• B)Locked in cost issues may affect suppliers.
• C)Sharing of cost and output data enables benefits of partnership sourcing.
• D)Synchronisation of production plans.

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Definitions:

Salutary Neglect

A British policy in the early 18th century allowing the American colonies considerable freedom in economic matters, so long as this freedom did not conflict with British economic interests.

Sugar Act 1764

A British law that imposed a tax on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies, contributing to growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.

Loyal Nine

A secret political organization formed in 1765 in Boston, aiming to fight against the imposition of British taxation and laws.

Quartering Act

A name given to a series of acts passed by the British Parliament in the 18th century, requiring local governments of the American colonies to provide housing and food for British soldiers.