One of the Primary Characteristics Present in Situations in Which

question 45

Multiple Choice

One of the primary characteristics present in situations in which management science techniques are applied is ________.

• A) that the management problems have only a few variables
• B) that the situation deals with quantifiable factors such as sales
• C) that the situation deals with the physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs of organization members
• D) that the situation deals with assessing qualitative factors of the workplace or environment
• E) that social implications are the guidelines for making a particular decision

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Definitions:

Return on Equity

A measure of a corporation's profitability that reveals how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested.

Earnings per Share

A financial metric calculated by dividing a company's net income by the number of outstanding shares, indicating how much profit a company makes per share of stock.

Fixed Cost Sources

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Financial Risk

The chance of incurring financial losses from an investment or business activity.