Which of the Following Observations or Definitions from the Functions

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations or definitions from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard) is correct?

• A) Organizations are consciously coordinated systems of two or more persons.
• B) Organizations offer people inducements in exchange for their contributions to get them to join and stay with the organization.
• C) People execute orders that fall within their zone of indifference without any thought or question.
• D) All answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

An accounting record created at the close of an accounting period to distribute expenses and revenue to the correct period.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A technique that distributes the expense of a physical asset evenly over its lifetime in yearly installments.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues, indicating the actual profitability of the company over a specified time period.