The yuan dynasty was brought down by all of the following except
(a) foreign resistance to the mongol peace.
(b) bubonic plague.
(c) economic distress.
(d) inefficient administration.
(e) a breakdown in internal security.

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.