ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING

PRICING STRATEGIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is used by manufacturers to estimate the real profitability of dealing with different retailers?
A
Activity-based Cost Accounting
B
Target Costing
C
Accumulated Production
D
Variable Cost
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Activity-based costing (ABC) is a method to determine the total cost of manufacturing a product, including overhead. It is calculated by taking the cost pool total and dividing it by the cost driver.

Detailed explanation-2: -ABC enables effective challenge of operating costs to find better ways of allocating and eliminating overheads. It also enables improved product and customer profitability analysis. It supports performance management techniques such as continuous improvement and scorecards.

Detailed explanation-3: -Activity Based Costing looks at the various cost drivers to accurately isolate costs and determine a product’s profitability. In contrast, Customer Profitability Analysis is a method of looking at the various activities and expenses incurred in servicing a particular customer.

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