The System That First Measures the Resources Used in Performing

question 31

Short Answer

The system that first measures the resources used in performing the organization's activities and then assesses the effects on costs of changes in those activities

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Definitions:

Derivative Action

In control systems, a component of a PID controller that predicts system behavior and acts proportionally to the rate of change of the error signal.

Error Signal

A feedback signal indicating a discrepancy between the desired and actual performance of a system.

Proportional Bandwidth

In control systems, a parameter that determines the range over which the output is modified in proportion to the error or difference from a set point.

Time Proportioning Control

This control method adjusts the duty cycle of an output to regulate a process variable, commonly used in temperature control systems.