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:

Legitimate Power

Power that stems from being elected or appointed to a specific position or office.

Fellow Students

Peers or colleagues who are enrolled in the same educational institution or course.

Prescriptive

Relating to the imposition or application of rules or recommendations, often in a directive manner.

Productive

Refers to achieving significant results or output efficiently in a given period.