The Concept of Bureaucratic Neutrality by Definition Refers to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The concept of bureaucratic neutrality by definition refers to

• A)the rule that members of a bureaucracy are not allowed to have held a previous position in another branch of government.
• B)the idea that a bureaucracy should act to implement and serve government directives, but not become a political force in its own right.
• C)the idea that bureaucrats should not fraternize with elected officials or private interests.
• D)the rule that if one branch should conflict with another in its directives for the bureaucracy, the judicial branch decides which branch's policy the bureaucracy should implement

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Definitions:

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the costs of their sale or disposal, used in assessing the value of inventory and receivables.

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset or item at current market prices, without deduction for depreciation.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where the inventory balance is updated at the end of the accounting period through a physical count.

Beginning Inventory

The value of the stock of goods a company has available for sale at the start of an accounting period.