According to the Real World Case,a Well-Run Data Center with Reduced

question 97

Multiple Choice

According to the Real World Case,a well-run data center with reduced complexity _______________.

• A)makes your firm a target for a predatory merger
• B)actually makes a merger more difficult
• C)makes a merger easier
• D)is what Amazon.com is looking for in prospective associates

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Definitions:

Contribution

The portion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, contributing towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Machine Hour

A measurement of production time, quantifying the number of hours a machine is in operation during a given period.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business.

Target Costing

A pricing method that involves reverse-engineering a product to meet a specific price point by targeting the total cost.