Costs that the manager has the power to determine or at least significantly affect are called:
A) Direct costs.
B) Joint costs.
C) Controllable costs.
D) Uncontrollable costs.
E) Indirect costs.

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Controllable costs refer to the expenses that a manager has the power to determine or at least significantly affect. These costs typically include expenses related to labor, materials, and supplies that are required for production or operations. In contrast, uncontrollable costs are expenses that a manager has no control over, such as rent, insurance, or taxes.

Costs That the Manager Has the Power to Determine or at Least