________ Is NOT a Major Factor That Commonly Prohibits Effective

question 50

Multiple Choice

________ is NOT a major factor that commonly prohibits effective resource allocation.

• A) Underprotection of resources
• B) Organizational politics
• C) Having vague strategy targets
• D) A reluctance to take risks
• E) A lack of sufficient knowledge

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Definitions:

Days Sales Outstanding

A measure of how long it takes a company to collect payment after a sale has been made, indicating the efficiency of the company's credit and collection policies.

Sales

The activities involved in selling products or services, or the total amount of goods or services sold.

Times-Interest-Earned Ratio

A fiscal indicator that evaluates a firm's capacity to satisfy its debt commitments utilizing its present income.

Operating Costs

Expenditures that are necessary for the day-to-day operations of a business, including costs related to manufacturing, sales, and administration.