Derek's Moods Have Always Seemed to Be Unpredictable and Irrational

question 80

Multiple Choice

Derek's moods have always seemed to be unpredictable and irrational. Nancy, who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, never knows when he is going to come home and yell at her and the kids. In family therapy it is revealed that Derek's moods are really not irrational, but a reflection of the day's sales at his store. Which of the following would be most likely to decrease Nancy's anxiety?

• A) Derek can commit more money to advertising so as to increase sales.
• B) Derek and Nancy should separate.
• C) Derek could call home each day and let Nancy know how the day went.
• D) Derek should sell the business.

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Definitions:

Condensed Segment Data

A summarized presentation of financial information by different segments within a business.

Prescriptive

An approach or method that provides specific instructions, rules, or recommendations to achieve a particular outcome.

Disclosure

The act of making new or important information known, especially about financial operations or conditions.

AASB 114

Australian Accounting Standards Board ruling 114, which sets guidelines for segment reporting by financial entities.