Goal Congruence Can Be Achieved When ________

question 38

Multiple Choice

Goal congruence can be achieved when ________.

• A) segment manager's goals align with top management's goals
• B) each segment manager makes decisions which best benefits their own division
• C) managers don't fully understand the "big picture"
• D) top management institutes strategic plans which segment managers have difficulty implementing

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that represents the excess value of a company over the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities, often arising from acquisitions.

Impairment

A decrease in the recoverable value of an asset to below its carrying amount on the balance sheet, leading to a written down value.

Share Capital

The funds raised by a company through the issuance of shares to investors.

Deferred Tax Liability

A tax obligation that a company owes but does not have to pay until a future date, usually resulting from differences in accounting methods for tax and financial reporting purposes.