S a __________, Each Department Makes a Direct Contribution to the Overall

question 21

Multiple Choice

s a __________, each department makes a direct contribution to the overall success of the total organization.

• A) cost center
• B) profit center
• C) profit group
• D) cost group
• E) cost division

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one factor of production is fixed and cannot be altered.

Inputs

Resources such as labor, materials, and capital used in the production process to create goods or services.

Existing Firms

Companies or businesses that are currently in operation within a particular market or industry.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales in the short term, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.