Activity-based costing
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1) Given the initial cost and complexity of data to be captured, can you think of any instances when implementing activity-based costing (ABC) may not be a wise business decision?
2) What are some typical costs in a manufacturing or service organization that may be "lost" (transparent) when calculating the firm's profitability on a product or service?
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What are some typical costs in a manufacturing or service organization that may be "lost"
(transparent) when calculating the firm's profitability on a product or service?
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1) Given the initial cost and complexity of data to be captured, can you think of any instances when implementing activity-based costing (ABC) may not be a wise business decision?
More time consuming to collect data: The costing information is often important for quoting prices and making tender bids. The collection of data in ABC often leads to deadlines expiring and competitors weaning away business.
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