Jack performs maintenance on the manufacturing machinery, and Charlie performs maintenance on the office computers. Would their salaries be classified differently? A : Yes, Jack’s salary would be classified as direct labor, whereas Charlie’s salary would be classified as indirect labor. B : Yes, Jack’s salary would be classified as a product cost, whereas Charlie’s salary would be classified as a period cost. C : No, both salaries would be classified as indirect labor. D : No, both salaries would be classified as a product cost.

While cell phones with holographic keyboards are currently in the introduction stage of the industry life cycle, tablet computers are in the growth stage. in the context of this scenario, which of the following statements is true? a. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face greater competition than the tablet industry. b. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will focus more on product innovation, the tablet industry will focus more on process innovation. c. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards can reap the benefits of economies of scale, the tablet industry will experience no such benefits. d. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face price competition, whereas, in the tablet industry, the mode of competition will be non-price.