The Management Process of Monitoring a Firm's Performance to Make

question 199

Multiple Choice

The management process of monitoring a firm's performance to make sure that it is meeting its goals is known as

• A) directing.
• B) planning.
• C) staffing.
• D) controlling.
• E) organizing.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable refers to the money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered on credit but not yet paid for.

Net Income

A metric indicating the amount of earnings left after the subtraction of all expenses, including taxes and operating expenses, reflecting a company's profitability.

Inventory

Items held for sale in the ordinary course of business, as well as supplies and raw materials intended for use in producing goods for sale.

Operating Activities

Business activities that are directly related to the production and delivery of goods and services, generating revenue.