Using Residual Income as a Measure of Performance Rather Than

question 62

Multiple Choice

Using residual income as a measure of performance rather than return on investment promotes goal congruence because residual income ________.

• A) places importance on the reduction of underperforming assets
• B) calculates a percentage return rather than an absolute return
• C) concentrates on maximizing an absolute amount of dollars
• D) concentrates on maximizing the return on sales

Distinguish between current and long-term assets and liabilities.

Understand the basics of working capital management and its significance in financial management.

Identify various sources of short-term financing and understand their uses and costs.

Identify and classify types of assets and liabilities in a business context.

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