Asked by Hunter Kinnett on May 03, 2024

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Costs that can be influenced by management at a specific level of management are called

A) direct costs
B) variable costs
C) noncontrollable costs
D) controllable costs

Controllable Costs

For a level of management, the costs that can be influenced (increased, decreased, or eliminated) by management at that level.

Management

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, often within a business or organization.

  • Identify and differentiate between controllable and non-controllable costs.
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David NathanaelMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Controllable costs are those that can be influenced or changed by management at a specific level. These costs can be directly controlled or altered by decisions made by managers, unlike noncontrollable costs which are beyond the control of managers at that level.