An organization has a decentralized structure in which division A supplies division B with an intermediate product for which there is no external market. Division B carries out further processing and then sells the final product on the external market. Due to organizational policy the current transfer pricing basis is variable cost. The manager of division A has stated, 'The current transfer price is unfair because it does not enable us to recoup our costs'. The manager of division B has stated, 'The current transfer pricing system enables us to quote competitive prices for the finished product'. The Chief Executive of the organization is considering imposing a transfer pricing policy that uses dual pricing. Dual pricing would:
GHY has two subsidiaries. GHY-Motor manufactures car engines and GHY-Build designs and assembles cars. In the car industry it is common for manufacturers to buy parts, including engines, from other manufacturers. GHY has granted GHY-Motor and GHY-Build full autonomy. GHY-Build is considering using an engine from another company for a new model that it is designing. GYY-Motor has a suitable engine, but it charges more than GHY-Build's preferred supplier. Which of the following statements is correct? Select ALL that apply.