Researchers Introduced an Intervention to Reduce Energy Consumption in Different

question 34

Multiple Choice

Researchers introduced an intervention to reduce energy consumption in different units of Dutch factories.Which of the following aspects of their intervention had the greatest (positive) impact on energy use?

• A) placing announcements in company magazines
• B) providing weekly feedback on a unit's consumption
• C) offering cash incentives for energy saving measures
• D) providing comparative feedback on other units' consumption

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

The indirect method is a way of calculating cash flows from operating activities by starting with net income and adjusting for non-cash transactions.

Indirect Method

A way of reporting net cash flow from operating activities by starting with net income and adjusting for changes in balance sheet items.

Direct Method

A accounting approach for creating the cash flow statement, which lists major classes of gross cash receipts and payments.

Operating Activities

Activities related to the day-to-day functions of a business involved in producing and selling its products or services, which are reflected in its cash flow.