Phil Chen, a Project Manager for Patterson Casting, Inc

question 16

Multiple Choice

Phil Chen, a project manager for Patterson Casting, Inc., has a direct telephone line where clients can reach him. Which of the following would be the most effective way for him to answer his calls?

• A) Hello. Can I assist you?
• B) Phil Chen speaking.
• C) How may I assist you?
• D) Hello. You have called Patterson Casting. Who are you?
• E) Patterson Casting. Phil Chen speaking. May I help you?

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

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Inventory

The cumulative inventory of materials and products that a business maintains for the goal of selling or using in production.

Falling Prices

A situation where the general level of prices for goods and services is declining.

LIFO Method

A method of inventory valuation based on the assumption that the most recently acquired items are the first to be sold.