When
comparing the total cost of ownership from an international supplier
to that of a domestic supplier, the international supplier’s()
A: lower
labor costs are easily eroded by additional shipping and insurance
costs.
B: lower
labor costs offset the high cost of inefficient equipment and
processes.
C: lower
labor rates must be considered in the context of productivity and
quality.
D: prices
are carefully controlled by the S. government to prevent dumping.
E: price
will be higher if the S. dollar is strengthening on the exchange
rate.
comparing the total cost of ownership from an international supplier
to that of a domestic supplier, the international supplier’s()
A: lower
labor costs are easily eroded by additional shipping and insurance
costs.
B: lower
labor costs offset the high cost of inefficient equipment and
processes.
C: lower
labor rates must be considered in the context of productivity and
quality.
D: prices
are carefully controlled by the S. government to prevent dumping.
E: price
will be higher if the S. dollar is strengthening on the exchange
rate.
举一反三
- A supplier certification program:( ) A: adds cost to the supplier, but provides few benefits to the<br/>supplier. B: may enable the buyer and seller to lower costs and improve quality. C: may improve quality, but at best will not raise costs. D: always improves quality, but usually at a higher purchase price. E: typically cost more to implement than the value of the quality<br/>improvement.
- When<br/>sourcing offshore, a buyer() A: normally<br/>will let domestic suppliers counter the global supplier’s<br/>offer. B: must<br/>have extensive knowledge and analysis of the country. C: may<br/>assume that quality control systems and processes are universal. D: will<br/>account for unknown risks by adding 10 percent to total cost<br/>assessments. E: will<br/>always state the price in S. dollars.
- Which of the following is not reason for being a Multinational Corporation?() A: Access to lower<br/>production costs B: Proximity to<br/>target international markets C: Avoidance of<br/>tariffs D: Increase the<br/>administrative costs
- If a country’s saving rate declined, then other things the<br/>same, in the long run it would have () A: lower<br/>productivity, but not lower real GDP per person. B: lower<br/>productivity and lower real GDP per person. C: lower<br/>real GDP per person, but not lower productivity D: neither<br/>lower productivity nor lower real GDP per person.
- Compared<br/>to traditional goods, digital goods have: ____ A: greater<br/>pricing flexibility. B: lower<br/>marketing costs. C: higher<br/>production costs. D: higher<br/>inventory costs. E: lower<br/>menu costs.