Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Punishment

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of punishment?

• A) spanking a child for running into the street
• B) not allowing a teenager to use the car for a week because he came in very late on the previous weekend
• C) sending a child to his room until he finishes cleaning it
• D) grounding a child because she has not done her chores

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Operating Assets

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Return on Investment

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Controllable Margin

The portion of profit or income that a manager can directly influence by controlling costs or increasing sales.

Invested Capital

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