A Division Manager Is Interested in Identifying Which Products Are

question 30

Multiple Choice

A division manager is interested in identifying which products are most profitable.She has requested the accounting department to pull together a report that breaks out product sales by profit margin, region and product category.This type of analysis would be characterized as:

• A)Prescriptive
• B)Predictive
• C)Descriptive
• D)Directive

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Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals without any expectation of a direct return service or goods, such as social security benefits.

Government Expenditures

Spending by the government on goods, services, and projects to fulfill its various functions, such as infrastructure, education, and defense.

Income Transfers

Payments made without any corresponding contribution of goods or services, such as welfare benefits or grants.

Federal Budget

The government's estimate of revenue and expenditure for a specific fiscal period, reflecting its financial priorities and plans.