The Accounting Function in an Organization Is Expected to Support $\text {\underline{ Planning} }$

question 55

Multiple Choice

The accounting function in an organization is expected to support managers in which of the following functions?
$\text {\underline{ Planning} }$                   $\text {\underline{ Controlling} }$              $\text {\underline{ Evaluating performance} }$

• A)yes yes no
• B)no yes no
• C)no no yes
• D)yes yes yes

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Definitions:

Decentralized

A system or organization where decision-making powers are distributed among various levels rather than being concentrated at a central point.

Hierarchy

The arrangement of individuals within a system or organization according to power, status, or authority, often depicted as a pyramid structure.

Mechanistic Organization

A form of organization characterized by a clear, rigid structure, a strict hierarchy, and a focus on efficiency and predictability.

Centralized

A system or organization where decision-making and authority are concentrated in a single point or location, typically at the top.