| Operational Performance Measurement: Sales, Direct-Cost Variances, and the Role of Nonfinancial Performance Measures
After studying this chapter, you should be able to . . . - Explain the essence of control systems in general and operational control systems in particular
- Explain the total operating-income variance for a given period
- Develop a general framework for subdividing the total operating-income variance into component variances
- Develop standard costs for product costing, performance evaluation, and control
- Record manufacturing cost flows and associated variances in a standard cost system
- Discuss major operating functions and the need for nonfinancial performance indicators
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