Centralized Economic Planning in the Soviet Union Was the Epitome

question 219

Multiple Choice

Centralized economic planning in the Soviet Union was the epitome of the top-down approach: factories received quotas from Moscow that they had to fill. Enforcing such orders was difficult since there were so many factories to monitor. For example, a nail factory might fulfill an order of 250,000 nails by making very small nails, or substandard nails. Suppose Moscow wants nails to build houses. It is actually paying for:

• A) high-quality nails.
• B) productivity improvements.
• C) scrap metal.
• D) whatever could minimally qualify as a "nail."

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Definitions:

Budgeted Cash Disbursements

An estimate of all cash payments that a business plans to make over a specific period, including expenses, purchases, and investments.

Merchandise Purchases

The buying of goods for resale, specifically those goods bought by a retailer to be sold to customers.

Operating Expenses

Ongoing costs for running a product, business, or system that do not include cost of goods sold but can include items like salaries and utilities.

Direct Materials Purchases Budget

A financial plan estimating the raw materials a company needs to purchase to meet its production goals.