In a Highly Regulated,monopolistic Industry,such as the Electrical Utility or TV

question 83

Multiple Choice

In a highly regulated,monopolistic industry,such as the electrical utility or TV cable,a cost management system is

• A)of limited need because costs are typically passed along to customers via the rate structure.
• B)essential because of the need to provide the highest degree of cost efficiency possible for customers.
• C)critical to the needs of empowered employees making decisions at various levels of the organizational hierarchy.
• D)of no use because there is no attempt by management to control costs.

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