Which of the Controls Below Would Be Least Effective at Preventing

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the controls below would be least effective at preventing a company from ordering goods at a price higher than market?

• A)Only place orders with vendors on an approved vendor list.
• B)Variance analysis of actual expenses to budgeted expenses
• C)For high-dollar goods,solicit competitive bids from possible vendors.
• D)Frequent review of,and update to,vendor price lists stored in the AIS

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Definitions:

Mitigate Damages

A legal principle requiring a party suffering loss to take reasonable action to minimize the extent of the damage or loss.

Nonbreaching Party

The party in a contract who has not violated the agreement and is often entitled to legal remedies.

Reliance Damages

Compensation granted for loss suffered as a result of relying on a promise or agreement that was later breached.

Injured Party

An individual or entity that has suffered harm or loss, usually as a result of another's action or inaction.