When a manager crafts cost leadership strategy, he/she must consider fixed costs, fives forces, and variable costs that are known to cause trouble in achieving a break-even point within a short-term period of time. Which statement is NOT correct about the concept of break even point?

a.

Economies of scale directly affects the timing of achieving a break-even point while economies of scope does not.

b.

Sharing fixed assets with suppliers and buyers helps you achieve a break-even point more quickly.

c.

A break-even point will be more quickly achieved when you have a bargaining power against buyers.

d.

A break-even point will be more quickly achieved when you have a bargaining power against suppliers