Which of the Following Is an Example of an External

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an external communication plan?

• A) a company-wide e-mail explaining how to file a grievance with a superior
• B) an employee drafting a new communication chart for the department
• C) a department's new outline on drafting press releases
• D) a memo detailing the company's policy on internet use

Identify how support department allocations impact a division's financial performance.

Determine the roles and performance evaluation metrics for different types of managers within decentralized units (profit, cost, and investment centers).

Calculate key financial performance indicators such as profit margin, investment turnover, return on investment (ROI), and residual income.

Interpret the financial impact of support department allocations on divisional and corporate financial performance.

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Definitions:

Divest

The process of selling off subsidiary business interests or investments as a strategic move for a company.

Newly Merged Firm

A company that has recently combined with another entity in a merger, pooling their resources, operations, and strategies to form a single, larger organization.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Synergistic Gains

The enhanced value created by the combination of two or more companies or assets, beyond what they could achieve independently.