The Primary Objective in Setting Transfer Prices Is to ________

question 213

Multiple Choice

The primary objective in setting transfer prices is to ________.

• A) establish a system that determines the best transfer prices for the company as a whole
• B) evaluate the managers of the responsibility centers involved
• C) achieve goal congruence by selecting a price that will maximize overall company profits
• D) make it easy for managers to select prices that maximize division profits

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