ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

INFORMATION FOR DECISION MAKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following steps in the management decision-making process does not generally involve the managerial accountant?
A
Determine possible courses of action
B
Prepare internal reports that review the impact of decisions
C
Make the appropriate decision based on relevant data
D
None of these answer choices are correct.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Making appropriate decisions based on relevant data is the task of executive-level managers; it does not involve managerial accountants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, we conclude that changing the desired outcome is NOT one of the steps involved in the decision-making process.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three of the steps in management’s decision-making process are: (1) Review results of decision, (2) Identify the problem, (3) make the decision.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is a. Evaluate possible courses of action, make decision. The management decision-making process should be conducted in the following order: Evaluate all possible courses of action.

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