1. Cost Leadership In cost leadership‚ a firm sets out to become the low cost producer in its industry. The sources of cost advantage are varied and depend on the structure of the industry. They may include the pursuit of economies of scale‚ proprietary technology‚ preferential access to raw materials and other factors. A low cost producer must find and exploit all sources of cost advantage. if a firm can achieve and sustain overall cost leadership‚ then it will be an above average performer in its
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Identify two cost oriented approach and provide hypothetical examples for each? Cost oriented approach is when a company sets a price of a product that covers marketing and production cost. An example would be an apples iphone. It cost about $200 to make and they sell a brand new one without an contract for $800. So I am guessing the rest of the money is used to cover production‚ marketing and make a profit. Also Dr. Dre beats are made in china and are priced at $300 but cost $80 to make. So same
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each section are provided in the Course Description. Part A – Microeconomics – Worth 10% of total assessment: Answer any five (5) of the following questions. Each question is worth 10 marks; Question 1: (a) Explain the impact of external costs and external benefits on resource allocation; (2.5 marks) Ans : Resources are over - allocated when negative externalities exist because the equilibrium price is too low. Resources are under - allocated when positive externalities exist because the
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essential for the quality of life of current and future generations. The challenge is to combine this with continuing economic growth in a way which is sustainable over the long term. Interest in determining costs and benefits is increasing in the environmental field. The possibilities for performing cost-benefit analyses in the waste area depend‚ however‚ on what is known about the actual emissions or discharges associated with waste disposal methods and their effects on the environment and health. On
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12‚ 2012 Saving Money in Miami Miami is a wonderful city. However‚ living in Miami has some disadvantages because it is a tourist destination. That means the cost of living in Miami is higher than many other U.S. cities. According to Homefair.com‚ Miami is in the top six most expensive cities in the U.S. The average cost of living is approximately $51‚500 (Chapple‚ 2012). Although Miami is an expensive city‚ there are several ways to save money. Clothing‚ transportations‚ and entertainment
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evaluate the opportunity cost of each Plan. An opportunity cost is what must be given up in order to obtain some item (Mankiw 483). Specifically if you cannot accomplish both Plans‚ but have to choose one over the other‚ you would look at what you’re giving up from one in order to obtain the other. Opportunity costs are key when viewing economics‚ as we have to take things into consideration that may otherwise be ignored. For example when looking at the opportunity cost of a job‚ we must evaluate
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Job Order Cost System There are two main cost accounting systems used: Job order cost systems and Process cost systems. Both have very distinct differences that help each specialize in a certain type of manufacturing company. The job order cost system in particular is used to "provide product costs for each quantity of a product that is manufactured." When a product is called to be manufactured‚ then it is called a job. Once the job is ordered‚ the manufacturing company must go through a flow
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Define cost object and give three examples Cost object is defined as “Anything for which a separate measurement of cost is desired”. The term cost object and cost objective is synonymous. Cost object may refer to a process‚ a cost centre‚ and cost units. Cost unit is a quantitative unit of product or service in relation to which cost are ascertained. Cost centre is a location‚ function or item of equipment in respect of which cost are ascertained. 2. Define cost accumulation
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Economic Value‚ Offering Design‚ Segmentation. Product manager face challenge as they are expected to set prices that capture the value offered by their products that also maximize price. Typically turns to marketing‚ where research is completed. Example research shows 10% higher customer response‚ but doesn’t gaurntee payment of 10% more. Price Structure – Price Structure aligned with the value received instead of the products delivered. Two techniques to creating a price structure: Price metric
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allocate costs? How do companies allocate costs? And how this cost allocation can affect the decision making of the company. It is important for the companies to find the proper method to allocate the costs. Cost allocation is an important issue in many companies because many of the costs associated with designing‚ producing and distributing products and services are not easily identified with the products and services that are created. It would have been easier for companies to allocate cost if costs
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