Monitoring a Manager Can Be Difficult If

question 44

Multiple Choice

Monitoring a manager can be difficult if

• A)the owner and manager do not have an enforceable contract.
• B)the owner cannot easily observe the manager's actions.
• C)the manager doesn't have to use a time clock.
• D)the board does not have enough outside directors.

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Definitions:

Indirect Costs

Costs that are not directly traceable to a specific project, product, or activity, typically including overheads like administration and utilities.

Research and Development

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Preproduction Prototypes

Early versions of a product made prior to full-scale production, used for testing and validation.

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Costs that are added to the cost basis of an asset on the balance sheet rather than being expensed immediately.