The Goals of OB Are to ________

question 136

Multiple Choice

The goals of OB are to ________.

• A) design, produce, and market products desired by consumers
• B) explain, predict, and influence behavior
• C) recruit, select, and retain qualified employees
• D) identify social, environmental, and financial issues

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenues after all variable expenses are paid, contributing towards covering fixed costs and profit.

Discontinue

To stop making or providing a product or service, often as a strategic decision by a company.

Sunk Cost

Expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered, which should not affect future business decisions.

Materials Costs

The expense incurred by acquiring raw materials necessary for producing goods, excluding indirect materials like maintenance supplies.