If a Division Manager's Compensation Is Based Upon the Division's

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a division manager's compensation is based upon the division's net income, the manager may decide to meet the net income targets by increasing production

• A)when using variable costing, in order to increase net income.
• B)when using variable costing, in order to decrease net income.
• C)when using absorption costing, in order to increase net income.
• D)when using absorption costing, in order to decrease net income.

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