It Was 8:00 A

question 118

Multiple Choice

It was 8:00 A.m.on Saturday morning.Liz just learned that her well-meaning cousins were headed over to help her unpack her household.She had just moved back to Chicago from the west coast.Were they really planning to work,or were they expecting brunch? A bagel and pastry shop was just up the road.She would call in a food order.When she arrived to pick up,it was not what she ordered.The store associate quickly made it right,and offered an extra dozen bagels to make-up for the mistake.There was no need to check with the supervisor,as the employee was _______________ to make decisions that translate into good customer service.

• A)structured
• B)empowered
• C)asked by the customer
• D)deputized

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Definitions:

Laws of Physics

The laws of physics are the fundamental principles that describe the behavior of the physical universe, including concepts of energy, motion, forces, and matter interactions.

Sunlight

the light and energy that comes from the sun, essential for photosynthesis in plants and influencing Earth's climate and weather.

Second Law

Also known as the second law of thermodynamics, it states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time, and is central to the direction of heat transfer and the efficiency of heat engines.

Entropy

A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics.