In November 2008, Automobile Executives from Ford, GM and Chrysler

question 153

Multiple Choice

In November 2008, automobile executives from Ford, GM and Chrysler testified to Congress that their firms needed a $25 billion bailout to prevent bankruptcies. The executives stated that part of the cash would be used to re- design production lines. The $25 billion is and the
Re- designed production lines are .

• A) net investment; gross investment
• B) gross investment; physical capital
• C) financial capital; physical capital
• D) physical capital; financial capital

Understand different types of data (quantitative vs. categorical) and the relevance to various research contexts.

Recognize the steps and components involved in designing and conducting research, including identifying the who, what, when, where, why, and how of studies.

Interpret and apply the principles of good survey design and the selection of appropriate data collection methods.

Distinguish between cases and variables in the context of data collection.

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Definitions:

Future Cash Flows

are the estimated amounts of money expected to be received or paid out by a business over future periods as a result of its operational activities.

AASB 136

The Australian Accounting Standards Board standard concerning the impairment of assets, requiring entities to ensure that asset carrying values are not more than their recoverable amounts.

Value In Use

The current worth of the anticipated future cash flows from an asset or a unit that generates cash.

Future Cash Flows

Estimated monetary gains or losses that will be realized by an entity in the future.