The Main Purpose of a Performance Analysis Is To

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Multiple Choice

The main purpose of a performance analysis is to:

• A) see whether or not the 80/20 rule applies in a particular situation.
• B) uncover variations in performance that may be hidden in summary information.
• C) determine who should receive a performance bonus when profit is greater than expected.
• D) determine if the marketing budget is large enough to achieve the expected sales performance.
• E) provide a detailed breakdown of a company's sales records.

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