Sally Strong is the production manager of Eldervale Winery. Her role includes overseeing the production and bottling processes of Eldervale Winery's three product lines: sparkling wine, red wine and white wine. Which of the following is most likely an example of an uncontrollable cost for Sally?
A) The costs associated with bottling wine
B) The costs associated with advertising Eldervale wine on national TV
C) The costs associated with moving wine from the barrels to the bottling area
D) The costs associated with quality testing

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The cost associated with advertising on national TV is an example of an uncontrollable cost for Sally as it is a marketing expense that is not directly related to the production process and cannot be directly controlled by the production manager. The other options listed are examples of controllable costs, as they are directly related to the production process and can be managed by Sally.

Sally Strong Is the Production Manager of Eldervale Winery