In a Profit Center, the Department Manager Has Responsibility for and the Authority

question 207

Multiple Choice

In a profit center, the department manager has responsibility for and the authority to make decisions that affect

• A) not only costs and revenues, but also assets invested in the center
• B) the assets invested in the center, but not costs and revenues
• C) both costs and revenues for the department or division
• D) costs and assets invested in the center, but not revenues

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Definitions:

Hung Juries

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Crutchfield Situation

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Asch Situation

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