Classic Pen has diversified from its core blue and black pen business by introducing new specific color. But costs rose and profit on blue and black pens decreases. The controller turns to activity-based costing (ABC) for an explanation. "Hide
by Robert S. Kaplan Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 4 pages. Publication date: April 10, 1998. Prod. #: 198117-PDF-ENG
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