Thanks to His Firm's Decentralization and Use of Responsibility Accounting,Matt

question 30

Multiple Choice

Thanks to his firm's decentralization and use of responsibility accounting,Matt has more time to review a proposed new joint venture with one of the firm's business partners.What advantage of decentralization does this illustrate?

• A) Encourages upper-level management to concentrate on strategic decisions
• B) Trains lower-level managers to accept higher responsibilities
• C) Improves performance evaluation
• D) Motivates managers to improve productivity

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Definitions:

Capital Costs

The fixed, one-time expenses incurred on the purchase of land, buildings, construction, and equipment used in the production of goods or services.

Automated Warehouse

A facility where the movement of goods and storage operations are carried out by robotic systems and automated machinery, reducing the need for manual labor.

Computerized Order System

A digital platform used to manage and process orders for goods or services efficiently.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged to commercial banks and other depository institutions on loans they receive from their regional Federal Reserve Bank's lending facility.