Sam Is Not Very Good at Following Conversational Rules

question 12

Multiple Choice

Sam is not very good at following conversational rules. It is difficult to have a conversation with him because he talks out of turn and keeps changing the topic of the conversation. Sam has a problem with

• A) semantics.
• B) pragmatics.
• C) phonetics.
• D) syntax.

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Definitions:

Responsibility Report

A management tool that reports financial data by responsibility centers within an organization, helping to evaluate the performance of departments or managers.

Controllable Costs

Expenses that a manager or organization has the power to influence or change, often within a specific time frame.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

A set of accounting standards and practices that are widely accepted and used in the U.S. for financial reporting and accounting.

Controllable Cost

Costs that can be influenced or managed by a decision-maker within a certain period.