How Did the Slavic Ruling Classes Benefit from the Northern

question 31

Multiple Choice

How did the Slavic ruling classes benefit from the Northern Crusades?

• A) By converting to Christianity and profiting from other crusades further to the east
• B) By joining in the crusades in the Middle East
• C) By launching crusades against orthodox Christians to the east
• D) By acquiring precious metals from the papacy as a reward for their conversion

Understand the role of variance analysis in managing and controlling organizational performance.

Demonstrate knowledge of how budgeting impacts financial planning and decision-making in both manufacturing and service sectors.

Understand the concept of activity-based budgeting and its application in different contexts.

Analyze the impact of activity level variances on budgeted and actual performance.

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Definitions:

BATNA

Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement; the best option one has if current negotiations fail.

Fixed-Pie Bias

The misconception in negotiations that the 'pie' or total available benefit is fixed, leading to competitive rather than cooperative strategies.

Conflicts of Interest

Situations where an individual's or organization's private interests conflict with their professional duties or responsibilities, leading to potential bias or unethical decisions.

Intraorganizational Bargaining

The negotiating process within an organization aimed at resolving differences or aligning strategies between various stakeholders, such as management teams, departments, or divisions.