The Management of Elextric Corp

question 22

Multiple Choice

The management of Elextric Corp., a computer manufacturing company, wants the employees in the organization to contribute to the quality of the firm by making gradual, continuous improvements in their departments. Given this information, Elextric Corp. embraces an approach known as _____.

• A) poka-yoke
• B) kaizen
• C) Six Sigma
• D) the 5-Why Technique

Identify and calculate measures of managerial efficiency in using investments in assets.

Understand and compute residual income as a performance measure.

Analyze the effectiveness of different investment centers using ROI and other financial metrics.

Understand the concept and implications of transfer pricing within a company.

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Definitions:

Desensitization

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, typically as a result of repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their true feelings or impulses, often observed in psychological contexts.

Transpersonal Psychologists

Professionals who study the transpersonal, or spiritual, aspects of the human experience, often exploring states of consciousness beyond the ego.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who study and interpret human behavior in terms of observable actions and reactions, often emphasizing the effects of conditioning.