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Chapter 23, Problem 23.16MCQ
During the current year, a strategic business unit (SBU) within Roke Inc. saw costs increase by $2 million, revenues increase by $4 million, and assets decrease by $1 million. SBUs are set up by Roke as follows
- I. Cost SBU
- II. Revenue SBU
- III. Profit SBU
- IV. Investment SBU
Given the numbers above, a SBU manager will receive a favorable performance review if she is responsible for a:
- a. I or IV only.
- b. II or III only.
- c. I, II, or IV only.
- d. II, III, or IV only.
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HORNGRENS COST ACCOUNTING W/ACCESS
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