Managers Should Consider Possible Interactions Between Incentives and Variances Because

question 49

Multiple Choice

Managers should consider possible interactions between incentives and variances because:

• A) Research has shown that variance analysis reduces employee morale
• B) Activities affect more than one department and incentives in one department may cause unfavourable variances in another department.
• C) Rewards based on standard costs reduce organisational effectiveness.
• D) All of the above

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