Understanding Managerial Finance in Business
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What is the flagship function of managerial finance according to R.N. Anthony (1965)?

  • Communicate
  • Management control (correct)
  • Plan
  • Anticipate
  • What is the primary aim of managerial finance?

  • Steer an organization towards its objectives (correct)
  • Management control
  • Achieve success in CSR policy
  • Ensure shareholder enrichment
  • In the context of managerial finance, what does 'piloting' refer to?

  • Setting financial goals
  • Directing operations (correct)
  • Controlling company activities
  • Evaluation of resources
  • Which set of skills does a manager need to call upon in the realm of managerial finance?

    <p>Management accounting, Taxation, Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does H.BOUQUIN describe the role of management control in an organization?

    <p>Ensures efficient resource allocation for goal achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of management control, as described in the text?

    <p>Monitoring day-to-day actions to align with long-term strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a favorable or positive budget variance indicate?

    <p>Actual revenue is higher than the budgeted revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a budget within an organization, based on the text?

    <p>To empower operational managers and clarify responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the management controller contribute to the decentralization process within an organization?

    <p>By introducing commitment between senior management and delegated managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the relationship between management control and the Executive Board?

    <p>Management control is often attached to the Executive Board due to its strategic importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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