The Financial Performance of a Segment Manager Is Evaluated by ________

question 145

Multiple Choice

The financial performance of a segment manager is evaluated by ________.

• A) contribution margin of segment
• B) contribution margin of segment less fixed costs controllable by others
• C) contribution margin of segment less fixed costs controllable by segment manager
• D) contribution by segment

Comprehend the processes involved in establishing, measuring, and evaluating control mechanisms within organizations.

Understand the relevance and impact of organizational culture on control practices and employee behavior.

Appreciate the role of market control in adjusting organizational practices based on customer feedback and competitive strategies.

Grasp the importance of accurate measurement in the control process to identify performance discrepancies.

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Definitions:

Priming

A technique in psychology used to train people's memory both in positive and negative ways, affecting later thoughts and actions without their awareness.

Closure

The psychological process of seeking resolution or conclusion to an ambiguous, incomplete, or unresolved issue.

Similarity

The state of being alike or sharing common features, often leading to attraction or cohesion in social relationships.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency to attribute one's successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors.