Chapter 15 Decision Making: Relevant Costs and Benefits Quiz
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What is the first step in the decision-making process?

Clarify the Decision Problem

Who is primarily responsible for specifying the criterion in the decision-making process?

The managerial accountant

What are the three requirements for the data to be collected in the decision-making process?

Relevant, Accurate, Timely

What is the role of cross-functional management teams in decision making?

<p>They make substantive economic decisions affecting operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the managerial accountant's role in decision making?

<p>Designs and implements accounting information system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth step in the decision-making process?

<p>Develop a Decision Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth step in the decision-making process?

<p>Develop a Decision Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when is information relevant to a decision problem?

<ol> <li>It has a bearing on the future, 2. It differs among competing alternatives.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are sunk costs, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Costs that have already been incurred, do not affect any future cost, and cannot be changed by any current or future action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario provided, what is the disposal value of the old loader?

<p>$5,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual operating expense of the new loader in the scenario provided?

<p>$45,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the third step in the decision-making process?

<p>Identify the Alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what must information be in order to specify the criterion?

<p>Accurate and precise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the original cost of the old loader in the scenario provided?

<p>$100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the first step in the decision-making process?

<p>Clarify the Decision Problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario provided, what is the expected life of the old loader?

<p>11 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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