CIPS Exam L4M8 Topic 3 Question 34 Discussion

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Question #: 34
Topic #: 3

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Create a list of tangible, intangible, direct and indirect needs within an organization with which you are familiar.

AExplanation:
Tangible costs are the cost an organization incur acquiring items that can be physically touched and or seen. Examples includes; 1) Capital Purchase 2) Raw materials 3) Sundry items 4) Vehi-cles/transport 5) Utilities
Intangible costs are the cost an organization incurs acquiring something that cannot be physically seen or touched. Examples include; 1) Insurance 2) Marketing 3) Research and development 4) Salaries and/pension 5) Services 6) Training.
Direct costs -- These are costs that an organization incurs acquiring product and services directly attributable/traceable to its production, for example, the cost of labour and materials directly uses to produce the goods/services which the organization sells. In the case of buying and running a Lorry for transport fleet, this would be 1) total cost of acquiring the lorry,) Tooling 3) Operation.
Indirect cost - These are costs that are not directly associated to production, for example, materials and services not used in production, labour/ staff cost not directly attributed to production, such as management, sales and marking, ICT support, rents. In the case of buying and running a Lorry for transport fleet. Examples are; 1) Insurance 2) Disposal.
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Freeman

8 days ago

On the other hand, intangible costs like marketing and research are also crucial for long-term success.

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Laquita

15 days ago

I agree, tangible costs are important for the day-to-day operations of a business.

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Freeman

17 days ago

I think tangible needs in an organization include capital purchases and raw materials.

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