A transfer-pricing method leads to goal congruence when managers: a. act in their own best interest and the decision is in the short-term best interest of the company b. act in their own best interest and the decision is in the long-term best interest of the manager's subunit c. act in their own best interest and the decision is in the long-term best interest of the company d. always act in their own best interest

A transfer-pricing method leads to goal congruence when managers: a. act in their own best interest and the decision is in the short-term best interest of the company b. act in their own best interest and the decision is in the long-term best interest of the manager's subunit c. act in their own best interest and the decision is in the long-term best interest of the company d. always act in their own best interest

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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