If a Manager Wants to Assess Performance Relative to the Industry

question 48

Multiple Choice

If a manager wants to assess performance relative to the industry, it is best to use:

• A) partial productivity measures.
• B) production volume variances.
• C) sales price variances.
• D) total factor productivity.

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