The Perspectives in a Balanced Scorecard

question 129

Multiple Choice

The perspectives in a balanced scorecard:

• A)Can be adapted to an individual organization's priorities
• B)Cannot be changed because of copyright restrictions
• C)Include qualitative and quantitative
• D)Are externally focused only in for-profit organizations

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Definitions:

Net Income

The amount of earnings left after all expenses, including taxes and costs, have been subtracted from total revenue.

Fixed Overhead

Fixed overhead consists of the consistent, ongoing costs not directly tied to production levels within a business, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Inventory

Items held by a company for sale in the ordinary course of business or to be used in producing goods and services for sale.

Absorption Costing

A methodology for product costing that comprehensively adds up the costs of direct materials, direct labor, and both fixed and variable manufacturing overheads.