Which of the Following Is Not True About Variances

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about variances?

• A)Variances alert managers to events not easily or immediately evident.
• B)Variances permit managers can take corrective actions or exploit available opportunities.
• C)Variances prompt managers to probe how well the company has performed in implementing its strategies.
• D)Variances sometimes signal managers that their strategies are ineffective.
• E)Variances never provide a signal to managers that their strategies are ineffective.

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