Complete Question:
If a firm that repairs both motorcycles and cars is able to do so at a lower cost than a firm that repairs only one or the other, this would be an example of __________.
Group of answer choices
A. economies of scope
B. economies of scale
C. monitoring
D. increasing transactions costs
Answer:
A. economies of scope
Explanation:
If a firm that repairs both motorcycles and cars is able to do so at a lower cost than a firm that does only one or the other, this would be an example of economies of scope.
Economies of scope can be defined as an economic factor which makes proportionate savings possible as well as reducing the cost of production when products are manufactured together instead of manufacturing them individually or separately.
Answer:
D. Deflation
Explanation:
"Consumer Price Index" <em>(CPI)</em> measures the changes in the weighted average of prices of a market basket (consisting of consumer goods and services). It tells the<u> cost of living for every consumer. </u>
"Inflation" refers to the sustained increase of prices of goods and services while "deflation" refers to the sustained decrease of prices of goods and services.
In the situation above, the CPI is considered lower than before, thus <u>deflation</u> must have occurred during the second six-year period. It shows a <u>negative inflation rate.</u>
So, this explains the answer.
A $200 petty cash fund has cash of $20 and receipts of $177. The journal entry to replenish the account would include a credit to:
d. Cash for $180
Explanation: As observed above the petty cash receipts are falling short of $3, But that will be adjusted with expenses as its a small amount and balance of $200 needs to be maintained in the petty cash.
Answer:
Explanation:
This could be due a number of factors.
1 Externality effect
2 There could also be market failure, when property rights are not properly defined.
Externality is the effect of a third party on a property right, when all parties cannot come to an agreeable resolution on properties this could lead to inefficient use of land.
Also when the property rights are not put in place its difficult to come to a resolution that satisfies all parties.
Answer:
This is an example of mass customization
Explanation:
Mass customization is a business concept that involves mass manufacturing products that meet individual consumer wants and needs. It combines flexibility and personalization of unique made products with the low unit costs associated with mass production. It is sensitive to customer preferences with standardisation of processes, and the customer satisfaction that comes with owning a custom product.
Custom Foot offers a basic package for their boots and shoes, and then offer customers a variety of features they can add or subtract. With this, they can provide alternatives for modifying a product without the costs associated with making a 100 percent unique product.
