The Human Resources Department at a Major High Tech Company

question 92

Multiple Choice

The human resources department at a major high tech company recently conducted an employee satisfaction survey of 100 of its 3,000 employees. Data were collected on such variables as age, gender, marital status, current salary, level of overall satisfaction on a scale from 1 to 5, number of years with the company, and job title. Which of the following best describes the overall data set that was generated from the study?

• A) Cross-sectional data
• B) Time-series data
• C) Nominal data
• D) Quantitative data

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Definitions:

Functional Cost

Relates to expenses directly tied to specific functions or departments within a business, such as manufacturing or marketing.

Supply Chain Uncertainty

The unpredictability in any aspect of the supply chain, including supply, demand, prices, and lead times, which affects planning and operations.

Customer Analytics

The process of analyzing customer data to understand behavior, preferences, and trends to improve business decisions.

Aggressive Investment

An investment strategy characterized by seeking higher returns through taking on a greater level of risk, typically involving investments in volatile stocks, sectors, or markets.