Which of the Following Is an Example of a Discretionary

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary fixed cost?

• A)the cost of a donation to the United Way
• B)the cost of the manufacturing facilities
• C)the cost of the manufacturing equipment
• D)taxes on the property used for manufacturing

Realize the significance of combining different control methods (internal, external, clan, bureaucratic) for effective management.

Understand the legal frameworks (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act) governing corporate governance and their impact on controlling corporate behavior.

Appreciate the purposes of internal control strategies and the need for trust within these systems.

Understand the concept of clan control and its reliance on collective identity and cultural values within an organization.

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Definitions:

Dispatching

The process of sending out goods or deploying resources to a particular destination or for a specific task.

Forward Scheduling

A planning method where tasks are scheduled from the present date forward into the future, aiming to meet deadlines by determining the earliest possible start times.

Unintentional Outputs

Unintentional outputs are results or consequences that occur without being a primary target or goal of an action or process, often unexpected.

Output Phase

The stage in a production or operation process where the final product or service is completed and ready for consumption or distribution.