(Cost structure and its implications) A group of prospective investors has asked your help in understanding the comparative advantages and disadvantages of building a company that is either labor-intensive or, in contrast, one that uses significant cutting-edge technology and is therefore capital-intensive. Prepare a report ad¬ dressing the issues. Include discussions regarding cost structure, BEP, CVP, MS, DOL, risk, customer satisfaction, and the relationships among these constructs.

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