The Research Proposal

question 4

Multiple Choice

The research proposal:

• A) Is used primarily to summarize the problem definition process.
• B) Does not include proposed research methods.
• C) Provides the researcher another opportunity to make sure that the proposed research will provide information needed to address the decision problem.
• D) Should be no longer than two (2) pages.
• E) Cannot be changed once it has been accepted by the manager.

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Definitions:

Profit Maximizing

The process a firm uses to identify the most profitable pricing and production levels.

Economic Losses

Refers to the decrease in monetary value or wealth, usually as a result of business operations or economic activities.

Long Run

A time period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for all inputs to be adjusted.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.