Jacob Is a Department Manager Who Recently Instituted a New

question 9

Multiple Choice

Jacob is a department manager who recently instituted a new recognition program for his employees.He budgeted the cost of the new program at $10 per employee,but actual costs were $15 per employee.The cost associated with the recognition program would be considered which of the following kinds of cost?

• A) Controllable cost
• B) Opportunity cost
• C) Fixed cost
• D) Product cost

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Definitions:

Export Development Corporation

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Department of External Affairs

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