Outline the Four Key Steps in a Performance Management Control

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Essay

Outline the four key steps in a performance management control system.

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Definitions:

Standard Cost Variances

Differences between the expected (standard) costs of a product or service and the actual costs incurred.

Standard Cost System

A cost accounting system that uses cost standards for prices and quantities to control costs.

Cost of Goods Sold

The expenses directly related to the manufacturing of products a company sells, such as raw materials and workforce costs.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Operating expenses not directly tied to the production of goods, including costs related to sales, marketing, and general administration.