2.An operating income analysis of Fast Processing Company revealed the following:
Operating income for 2017 $1,207,000
Add growth component 102,000
Deduct price-recovery component (95,000)
Add productivity component 90,000
Operating income for 2018 $1,304,000
Fast's operating income gain is consistent with the ________.
A. |
product differentiation strategy |
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B. |
product leadership strategy |
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C. |
cost differentiation strategy |
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D. |
cost leadership strategy |
Option D is correct . Fast's operating income gain is consistent with the cost leadership strategy
2.An operating income analysis of Fast Processing Company revealed the following: Operating income for 2017 &nbs
An operating income analysis of Fast Processing Company revealed the following: Operating income for 2017 $1,207,000 Add growth component 102,000 Deduct price-recovery component (95,000) Add productivity component 90,000 Operating income for 2018 $1,304,000 Fast's operating income gain is consistent with the ________. A. product differentiation strategy B. product leadership strategy C. cost differentiation strategy D. cost leadership strategy
what is the in market share due to reduction in selling
price
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