Ed is the manager of the Montreal location of Books Galore.Which one of the following would most likely be an uncontrollable cost for Ed?
A)workers' compensation insurance expense for his cashiers
B)installation of a corporate-wide satellite dish system for book signings by selected authors
C)costs of printing signs for local promotions
D)colour selection of logo merchandise

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The installation of a corporate-wide satellite dish system for book signings by selected authors is likely an uncontrollable cost due to it being decided and implemented by corporate headquarters rather than Ed at the Montreal location. The other options listed have varying degrees of controllability by Ed, such as negotiating workers' compensation insurance rates, choosing to print fewer signs for promotions, and selecting merchandise colours based on market demand.

Ed Is the Manager of the Montreal Location of Books