Angus Is a Bus Driver for a Tour Bus Company

question 74

Multiple Choice

Angus is a bus driver for a tour bus company for the last 15 years and has an excellent driving record. Last year, Angus was on medical leave for 8 weeks due to a back injury that has left him in chronic pain. If Angus has an accident while driving one of the tour buses because of the effects of his prescription pain medication and if passengers are injured, the company might be liable for:

• A) failure to conduct a thorough background check on Angus.
• B) negligent hiring.
• C) criminal negligence.
• D) negligent retention.

Identify key elements of Buddhist iconography and their meanings.

Understand the different types of controls (feedback, feedforward, and concurrent) and their relevance to the input-throughput-output cycle of an organization.

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Recognize the importance of both internal and external control strategies for effective organizational control.

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Definitions:

Business Segments

Distinct parts of a company that can be separately identified by the products or services they offer or by geographic regions.

Break-Even Calculations

An analysis to determine the point at which revenue received equals the costs associated with receiving the revenue, indicating no net loss or gain.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all direct costs and allocated overhead costs in the cost base of manufactured goods.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs (direct labor, direct materials, and variable manufacturing overhead) in the cost of goods sold, with fixed manufacturing overhead treated as period costs.