One Area in Which Many Managers Are Implementing Stronger Controls

question 145

Multiple Choice

One area in which many managers are implementing stronger controls is

• A) employee use of e-mail and Internet.
• B) employee breaks.
• C) office socialization.
• D) employee conflict
• E) promptness.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit Rate

The ratio of gross profit to net sales, expressed as a percentage, indicating the efficiency of sales relative to the cost of goods sold.

Net Sales

The revenue from goods or services sold after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and any discounts allowed.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses are costs associated with running a business day-to-day, excluding costs linked to producing goods and services.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.