Which Purpose of Cost Allocation Is Used to Encourage Sales

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which purpose of cost allocation is used to encourage sales representatives to push high-margin products or services?

• A) to provide information for economic decisions
• B) to motivate managers and other employees
• C) to justify costs or compute reimbursement
• D) to measure income and assets for reporting to external parties

Identify competencies needed for successful international assignments, including self-maintenance, relationship, perceptual, and conflict resolution skills.

Define the role of strategic control and knowledge transfer in international assignments.

Understand the challenges and strategies for forecasting HR demand and workforce planning in an international context.

Grasp the significance of aligning SIHRM practices with the firm's strategic goals.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current price at which a goods or service can be bought or sold in a particular market.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between what consumers are prepared and capable of paying for a product or service and what they end up spending.

Supply Change

An alteration in the quantity of goods or services that producers are willing and able to sell in the market, due to factors like price, technology, or input costs.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.