If the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Was 125 at Year-End

question 14

Multiple Choice

If the consumer price index (CPI) was 125 at year-end of 2008 and 132.5 at year-end 2009, inflation during 2009 was

• A) zero; prices were stable during 2009.
• B) 6.0 percent.
• C) 7.5 percent.
• D) 12.5 percent.

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Definitions:

Performance

is the act of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function effectively.

Person-job Matching

The process of aligning an individual's skills, experiences, and attributes with the requirements of a job to ensure optimal performance and satisfaction.

Inventory Control

The supervision over the supply, storage, distribution, and recording of materials to maintain quantities adequate for current needs without excessive oversupply or loss.

Organizational Behavior

The study of individual and group dynamics within organizational settings, focusing on how people interact and behave in work environments.