Decentralized Organizations Can Delegate Authority and Still Maintain Control and Monitor

question 92

Multiple Choice

Decentralized organizations can delegate authority and still maintain control and monitor managers' performance by designing appropriate management control systems. Which of the following responsibility centers would be evaluated similar to an independent business? (CMA, adapted)

• A) Profit center.
• B) Revenue center.
• C) Investment center.
• D) Discretionary cost center.

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Definitions:

Mania

A state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels, often found in bipolar disorder.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

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Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Grandiose Plans

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