The Best Measure of the Performance of the Manager of a Profit

question 11

Multiple Choice

The best measure of the performance of the manager of a profit center is the

• A) rate of return on investment.
• B) success in meeting budgeted goals for controllable costs.
• C) amount of controllable margin generated by the profit center.
• D) amount of contribution margin generated by the profit center.

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Definitions:

TMS Technique

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of certain conditions.

Endocrine System

The system of glands that release secretions directly into the bloodstream and affect organs elsewhere in the body.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle cell, where nerve impulses are transmitted between cells.

Hormones

Biochemical substances produced by various glands in the body, which act as messengers to regulate bodily functions.