In His Second Year of Managing the Accounting Department, Drew

question 44

Multiple Choice

In his second year of managing the accounting department, Drew set a goal for his team to slightly improve its "days billing" from last year's mediocre 36 days to 35.5 days. Midway through the year, Drew is disappointed that the "days billing" has actually worsened, to 37 days. Drew's manager advised Drew that, to motivate his staff to perform at a higher level, Drew should set a goal that is

• A) unattainable.
• B) subjective.
• C) provisional.
• D) not quantifiable.
• E) more challenging.

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Definitions:

Ethyl Acetate

An organic compound used as a solvent in many applications, characterized by its pleasant smell and formula CH3COOCH2CH3.

Ethanol

A colorless, flammable liquid, commonly known as alcohol, used in beverages and as a solvent and fuel.

Carbon Compounds

Organic compounds that contain carbon atoms and typically hydrogen, possibly along with other elements.

Phenylacetone

An organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5CH2COCH3, known as a precursor in the synthesis of methamphetamine and amphetamine.