Methods for evaluating the performance of divisions, Strategic Management

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Q. Methods for evaluating the performance of divisions?

Profit based methods for evaluating the performance of divisions

Operating profit (net profit) margin 

=           (Profit before interest and tax (PBIT)/ Turnover)x 100% 

Gross profit (sales) margin 

   =            (Turnover less cost of sales (gross profit)/ Turnover)   x 100%                

Generally the gross profit or sales margin can also be referred to as the contribution to sales (C/S) ratio e.g. gross profit (sales less variable cost) ÷ sales.                

Mark up

        =          (Turnover less cost of sales (gross profit) / Cost of sales) x 100%          

Controllable profit

The controllability principle indicated that a manager should not be assessed on costs which are not within their own control.


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