The ____ Principle States That Everyone in an Organization Should

question 75

Multiple Choice

The ____ principle states that everyone in an organization should report to and be accountable to only one boss for performing a given activity.

• A) Span of control.
• B) Functional authority.
• C) General supervision.
• D) Unity of command.

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Definitions:

Average Cost Formula

A method for determining the cost of inventory by dividing the total cost of goods available for sale by the total number of units available for sale.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, after accounting for sales and purchases during the period.

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first bought are the first ones sold, affecting the cost of goods sold and inventory on financial statements.

Ending Inventory

The total value of a company's merchandise, raw materials, and finished and unfinished products which have not yet been sold at the end of an accounting period.