How Is Performance Evaluated for an Investment Center

question 35

Multiple Choice

How is performance evaluated for an investment center?

• A) Actual costs incurred compared to budgeted costs.
• B) Actual segment margin compared to budgeted segment margin.
• C) Comparison of actual and budgeted return on investment (ROI) based on segment margin and assets controlled by the segment.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Americas Off-Limits

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Monroe Doctrine

A principle of US foreign policy, enunciated by President Monroe in 1823, stating opposition to European colonization in the Americas and non-interference in European affairs.

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