Managers Are Considering Outsourcing the Subcomponents of a Product

question 35

Multiple Choice

Managers are considering outsourcing the subcomponents of a product.They collect data about the costs of making the subcomponents in-house.They then seek different bids from suppliers to purchase the subcomponents.What managerial activity applies in this situation?

• A)controlling
• B)continuous improvement
• C)planning
• D)decision making

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Definitions:

Accounting Cycle

The process of recording and processing all financial transactions of a company, from when the transaction occurs, to its representation on the financial statements.

Accounting Period

A specified duration of time used for financial reporting and analysis purposes, such as a fiscal quarter or year, over which financial results are calculated and reported.

Recurring Transactions

Transactions that occur regularly, such as monthly subscriptions or utility payments, which can be automated in accounting software.

Adjusting Entries

Bookkeeping records created at the closure of an accounting cycle to distribute revenues and expenses to the timeframe in which they were genuinely incurred.