The Performance of the Manager of Purina Division Is Measured

question 65

Multiple Choice

The performance of the manager of Purina Division is measured by residual income.Which of the following would decrease the manager's performance measure?

• A)decrease in required rate of return
• B)increase in amount of return on investment desired
• C)increase in sales
• D)increase in contribution margin

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