Autumn, a Manager for Shine Cosmetics, Has Just Been Given

question 266

Multiple Choice

Autumn, a manager for Shine Cosmetics, has just been given a report showing sales in her region are lower than anticipated for the third quarter. Her next task is to determine the reason for the disappointing results and find a way to get sales up to their desired level. Autumn's efforts are part of the ________ function of management.

• A) controlling
• B) directing
• C) organizing
• D) planning

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct expenses incurred in making the goods a company sells.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activities in a company, such as raw materials and labor expenses.

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain constant in total regardless of changes in the level of production or sales over a certain period of time, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Product Cost

The total amount of expenses incurred to produce a product, including direct labor, materials, and overhead.