A Primary Operating Objective of a Business Is to Increase

question 83

Multiple Choice

A primary operating objective of a business is to increase the equity of its owner or owners by

• A) acquiring assets
• B) incurring liabilities
• C) earning a profit
• D) incurring expenses
• E) increasing retained earnings

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control various functions including senses and motor functions.

Peripheral Nervous System

Consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column, serving as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the presence or absence of certain experiences has a long-lasting influence on an individual.