In a Profit Center, the Department Manager Has Responsibility for and the Authority

question 207

Multiple Choice

In a profit center, the department manager has responsibility for and the authority to make decisions that affect

• A) not only costs and revenues, but also assets invested in the center
• B) the assets invested in the center, but not costs and revenues
• C) both costs and revenues for the department or division
• D) costs and assets invested in the center, but not revenues

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Definitions:

Line Managers

Individuals who are directly responsible for overseeing and managing employees and operations to ensure the production of goods and services.

Program Champion

A person who is willing and able to “cut the red tape” to move the program forward.

Red Tape

Bureaucratic procedures and rules considered excessive and hindering processes.

Paralysis By Analysis

A situation where decision-making is hindered or halted by the excessive analysis of data or overthinking.