Managers of Supplier Departments ________

question 67

Multiple Choice

Managers of supplier departments ________.

• A) view the budgeted rates positively if unfavorable cost variances occur due to price decreases outside of their control
• B) view the budgeted rates negatively if favorable cost variances occur due to price decreases outside of their control
• C) view the budgeted rates negatively if unfavorable cost variances occur due to price increases outside of their control
• D) view the budgeted rates negatively if unfavorable cost variances occur due to price decreases outside of their control

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