Which of the Following Has Contributed Most to Governments' Interest

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has contributed most to governments' interest in activity-based costing?

• A) GASB standards.
• B) Implementation of innovative management approaches (such as TQM and SEA measures) in response to public demand for greater accountability and productivity.
• C) Increased demand for high profile management tools to bolster the image of government.
• D) The enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

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Definitions:

Population Growth Rate

The rate at which the number of individuals in a population increases in a given time period as a fraction of the initial population.

Developing Economy

A nation with a lower standard of living, undeveloped industrial base, and low Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries.

Illiteracy

The inability to read and write, affecting an individual's ability to participate fully in society and the economy.

Economic Growth

The growth in the real market value of the goods and services an economy generates over a period.