An organization's sales professionals are potentially abusing the use of cellular phones, resulting in an alarming increase in telephone expenses. Which of the following controls is least likely to curb this abuse?
An organization's sales professionals are potentially abusing the use of cellular phones, resulting in an alarming increase in telephone expenses. Which of the following controls is least likely to curb this abuse?
Developing periodic reports (Option A) provides oversight and transparency, helping to identify potential abuses. Requiring sales professionals to pay monthly cellular phone bills and then submit for reimbursement (Option B) ensures personal calls are not subsidized by the organization. Requiring sales managers to approve monthly bills (Option C) ensures a layer of oversight, linking expenses to budget and previous periods. Requiring authorization from the telecommunications manager (Option D) is least effective because this manager might not have detailed knowledge of the sales professionals' activities and responsibilities, making it difficult to determine the legitimacy of the calls.
No, because sales managers supervise the sales professionals, and collusion among them could exist.
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Shouldn't the answer be C?
Discussion: -No, because sales managers supervise the sales professionals, and collusion among them could exist. -