What Should Be the Reaction of Upper Level Managers When

question 11

Multiple Choice

What should be the reaction of upper level managers when a difference between budgeted and actual sales exists?

• A)The difference should be investigated if it is unfavourable.
• B)The difference should be ignored since economic conditions affect sales and cannot be controlled by the company's managers.
• C)It depends on whether the difference is material or not.
• D)It depends on management personalities.

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