A Firm Becomes Aware of Having a Surplus or Shortage

question 32

Multiple Choice

A firm becomes aware of having a surplus or shortage of employees as a result of comparing ________.

• A) availability and tasks
• B) tasks and performance
• C) skills and requirements
• D) requirements and availability

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Definitions:

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric that assesses a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventories.

Quick Assets

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash without significantly affecting their value, including cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable.

Current Assets

Valuables intended to be converted to cash, liquidated, or expended over the course of one year or the operational cycle, whichever timeframe is more extended.

Trade Discount

A reduction in the listed price of a product or service, offered by sellers to buyers in the business-to-business market to encourage purchases in large quantities.