Which of the Following Objectives Is Least Likely to Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following objectives is least likely to be useful in guiding management?

• A)Maximize profits next year.
• B)Generate a return on investment of 10 percent next year.
• C)Next year increase sales by 15 percent over this year's total.
• D)Hire 10 additional salespeople next year.
• E)Next year keep selling expenses at 12 percent of sales,as a maximum.

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