Discretionary Fixed Costs

question 102

Multiple Choice

Discretionary fixed costs:

• A)have a planning horizon that covers many years.
• B)may be reduced for short periods of time with minimal damage to the long-run goals of the organization.
• C)cannot be reduced for even short periods of time without making fundamental changes.
• D)are most effectively controlled through the effective utilization of facilities and organization.

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