Introduction To Managerial Accounting
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Author: BREWER, Peter C., Garrison, Ray H., Noreen, Eric W.
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Chapter P, Problem 8E
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To identify: The way the cognitive bias adversely impact the mangers planning, controlling and decision making.
To determine
To Identify: The steps to be taken by the managers to reduce the possibility of adverse influence of cognitive bias in the actions of mangers.
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