ACCA PM · Chapter 1 · Question 3 of 9
Which of the following is an example of an EXTERNAL source of management information for a manufacturing company?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Industry statistics published by a trade association
Explanation
External information originates outside the organisation, such as government statistics, trade association data or competitor reports. Payroll records, machine logs and the sales ledger are all generated by the company's own systems and are therefore internal sources.
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