Karen Smith Is a Division Manager at General Motors And

question 55

Multiple Choice

Karen Smith is a division manager at General Motors and, as such, must ensure that some sort of balance is achieved between the sometimes conflicting goals of the various departments within her division. For example, the marketing department's goal might be to increase sales by 15 percent, whereas the accounting department might strive for certain cost efficiencies. In compensating for these disparate goals, Karen is engaging in

• A) planning.
• B) organizing.
• C) controlling.
• D) conflict minimization.
• E) optimization.

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Definitions:

Dollar-Value LIFO Retail Inventory Method

An inventory valuation method that uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) principle combined with dollar values, adjusting for changes in the price level.

Price Index

A statistical measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, showing trends in inflation or deflation.

Inventory Value

The total cost or market value of all the goods held by a company that are available for sale.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses associated with manufacturing the products a company sells, covering both materials and manpower.