Which Strategic Orientation Is Demonstrated by Companies That Have a Limited

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which strategic orientation is demonstrated by companies that have a limited product line and focuses on improving the efficiency of their existing operations?

• A)initiators
• B)reactors
• C)analyzers
• D)prospectors
• E)defenders

Recognize the importance and methods of setting standards, including benchmarking and time and motion studies.

Grasp the role and calculation of standard costs in production, including material and labor variances.

Understand how variance analysis is used for control purposes and to highlight areas for corrective action.

Evaluate the motivational effects of standard cost systems on employee behavior.

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