When Google Purchased YouTube, a Company That Featured Different, but Related

question 22

Multiple Choice

When Google purchased YouTube, a company that featured different, but related products, Google was engaging in which of the following?

• A)concentration
• B)forward vertical integration
• C)backward vertical integration
• D)diversification

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate that estimates the manufacturing overhead cost per unit of production, based on expected or historical data.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated during a given period, commonly used in manufacturing to allocate costs or to measure productivity.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including utilities, rent, and salaries for non-direct labor.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked directly on a specific job or task, excluding indirect labor involved in general factory supervision or maintenance.