Which of the following controls would be appropriate regarding the release of materials from a stockroom?
A)Production employees request materials be delivered to their work areas as they need them.
B)Stockroom employees deliver materials to work areas throughout the day to maintain acceptable levels of safety stock - no written records are maintained.
C)Production employees submit approved requisition forms to the stockroom for materials needed.
D)Production employer in need of materials should personally pick up needed materials from the stockroom.

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Requiring approved requisition forms helps to ensure proper authorization and controls over the release of materials, and also maintains an accurate record of inventory levels. Options A and B do not involve any formal process for requesting and authorizing the release of materials, while option D could lead to discrepancies in inventory records and is not the most efficient use of production employees' time.

Which of the Following Controls Would Be Appropriate Regarding the Release