The Telemarketing Department of a residential remodeling company would most likely be evaluated as a:
a. contribution center.
b. cost center.
c. revenue center.
d. profit center.
e. investment center.
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The Fitzhugh Division of General Enterprises has a negative residual income of $540,000. Fitzhugh's management is contemplating an investment opportunity that will reduce this negative amount to $400,000. The investment:
a. should be pursued because it is attractive from both the divisional and corporate perspectives.
b. should not be pursued because it is unattractive from the divisional perspective although it is attractive from the corporate perspective.
c. should be pursued because it is attractive from the divisional perspective although not from the corporate perspective.
d. should be pursued because it is attractive from the corporate perspective although not from the divisional perspective.
e. should not be pursued because it is unattractive from both the divisional and corporate perspectives.
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Harris Company is preparing a segmented income statement, subdivided into departments (billing, purchasing, and telemarketing). Which of the following choices correctly describes the accounting treatment of the firm's compensation cost for key executives (president and vice-presidents)?