Segment contribution less _____ describes the segment contribution that is controllable by segment managers.
A)discretionary fixed cost
B)controllable cost
C)segment margin
D)uncontrollable costs

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Segment contribution less uncontrollable costs describes the portion of the segment contribution that is directly controllable by segment managers. Uncontrollable costs are those that cannot be directly influenced by the actions of a segment manager, such as corporate overheads. By subtracting these costs, the remaining figure represents what the manager can control.

Segment Contribution Less _____ Describes the Segment Contribution That Is