ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

VARIABLE COSTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is most likely to discourage the growth of a firm? The existence of
A
diseconomies of scale at low levels of output.
B
large economies of scale at low levels of output.
C
large economies of scale at low levels of output.
D
competing firms in the same industry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All other things being equal, which one of the following is most likely to discourage the growth of a firm? Diseconomies of scale at low levels of output.

Detailed explanation-2: -An overcrowding effect within an organization is often the leading cause of diseconomies of scale. This happens when a company grows too quickly, thinking that it can achieve economies of scale in perpetuity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diseconomies of scale may result from several factors, including communication breakdown, lack of motivation, lack of coordination, and loss of focus by the management and employees.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diseconomies of scale occur when firms have coordination issues because they become so large that they face difficulties managing their operations as efficiently with a lower quantity.

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