When Management Is Using Performance Reports to Evaluate the Performance

question 64

Multiple Choice

When management is using performance reports to evaluate the performance of a business unit manager, which of the following costs should be considered?

• A) Any costs that are attributable to the business unit
• B) Common costs and any costs that are attributable to the business unit
• C) Costs controllable by the business unit manager, common costs, and any costs that are attributable to the business unit
• D) Only costs controllable by the business unit manager

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