Chapter 14 Introduces You to the Concept of Operational Control

question 172

Essay

Chapter 14 introduces you to the concept of operational control systems. Within the context of this discussion, certain limitations of financial control systems were presented. Provide a summary of the primary limitations of short-term financial performance indicators, such as the variances discussed in the main part of the chapter.

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