"Levers of Control," in Addition to a Diagnostic Control System

question 44

Multiple Choice

"Levers of control," in addition to a diagnostic control system, are needed in an organization because

• A)diagnostic controls have been found to lead to poor financial performance.
• B)diagnostic controls have no place in a Balanced Scorecard system.
• C)pressure to perform on diagnostic controls may lead to unethical behaviour.
• D)they are mandated by the external accounting agencies.
• E)they are mandated by taxation agencies.

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