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Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of Uber's investment in autonomous vehicle technology using activity-based costing (ABC).<\/strong><\/p> Requirements:<\/strong><\/p> Identify cost drivers in Uber's autonomous vehicle research and development.<\/p> Implement an ABC system to allocate costs across different phases of autonomous technology.<\/p> Calculate the cost per autonomous vehicle project using ABC allocations.<\/p> Analyze potential cost savings and operational efficiencies from autonomous vehicles.<\/p> Recommend strategies to optimize cost management and enhance technology deployment.<\/p> Cost Components for Uber's Autonomous Vehicle Technology:<\/strong><\/p> Cost Type<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Annual Amount ($) per Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> Fixed R&D Costs<\/p><\/td> $2,000,000,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Variable Costs per Project Phase<\/p><\/td> $100,000,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Total Projects Developed per Year<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p>",
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