A Company Reports the Following Comparative Income Statements

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Essay

A company reports the following comparative income statements:
What are the costs of goods sold in common-size percents for 2013 and 2014,respectively?

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Definitions:

Strategic Planning

The process by which an organization defines its strategy or direction and makes decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy.

Intermediate Planning

The process of setting medium-term goals and determining the necessary steps to achieve them, usually positioned between strategic and operational planning.

Operational Planning

The process of planning specific day-to-day activities and resources required to achieve an organization's strategic goals, focusing on short-term actions and schedules.

Management By Objectives (MBO)

A management model that aims to improve the performance of an organization by clearly defining objectives that are agreed to by both management and employees.