MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING F/MGRS.
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Author: Noreen
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter P, Problem P.3Q
If you had to decide whether to continue making a component part or to begin buying the part from an overseas supplier, what quantitative and qualitative factors would influence your decision?
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