A Company That Generates Reports by Both Geographic Region and Product

question 86

Multiple Choice

A company that generates reports by both geographic region and product line must consider additional criteria in identifying operating segments when there are multiple sets of reports. Which of the following statement(s) is correct?An operating segment has a segment manager who is directly accountable to the chief operating decision maker for its financial performance.If more than one set of organizational units exists, each organizational unit is considered an operating segment even if there is only one set for which segment managers are held responsible.If segment managers exist for two or more overlapping sets of organizational units, the nature of the business activities must be considered.

• A) I, II, and III.
• B) I and III only.
• C) I and II only.
• D) II and III only.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Operant Chamber

A laboratory apparatus used to study animal behavior in operant conditioning, allowing systematic presentation of stimuli and recording of responses; also known as a Skinner box.

Delayed Reinforcer

A reinforcement given some time after the desired behavior, which can still effectively strengthen the behavior despite the delay.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that immediately follows a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Blisspoint

The optimal level of consumption or exposure where consumer satisfaction is maximized, often used in context with food flavors or media content.