If a Company Allows Division Managers to Negotiate a Cost-Based

question 97

True/False

If a company allows division managers to negotiate a cost-based transfer price,it is better to use actual costs rather than standard costs.Otherwise,the selling division has no motivation to control costs.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Budget

An estimate of the total direct labor cost for a future period, considering the projected demands for production or services.

Required Production

The quantity of goods a business needs to produce in a specified period to meet sales forecasts and maintain desired inventory levels.

Merchandise Purchases Budget

A detailed plan used by a merchandising company that shows the amount of goods that must be purchased from suppliers during the period.

Budgeted Sales

The projected amount of sales, in units or revenue, a company expects to achieve during a specific period, often used for planning and performance evaluation purposes.