Which two of the following activities are unlikely to be allocated to the representative from the accounting and finance function?

A cross-functional team is created to help progress the development of a new product in a manufacturing business.

Which two of the following activities are unlikely to be allocated to the representative from the accounting and finance function?
A . To calculate anticipated sales demand at the target price
B . Calculate the expected overall cost of the product
C . Plan the recruitment of additional staff and training of them
D . Check that the expected cost provides a suitable profit margin

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Answer: A, C

Explanation:

Calculating sales demand is likely to be a sales / marketing activity; planning the recruitment / train-ing of staff is likely to be a human resources activity.

The other two activities shown are likely to be right up accounting and finance’s street.