Define the Following Terms

question 5

Essay

Define the following terms
-critical discourse analysis

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Definitions:

Activity-based Management System

A system that uses activity-based costing information to improve business processes and resource allocation, enhancing operational efficiency.

Real Causes

The underlying reasons or factors that lead to a certain effect or condition, often distinguished from more visible or immediate causes.

Value Engineering

A systematic method aimed at improving the "value" of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. Value is the ratio of function to cost.

Non-value-adding Activities

Tasks or processes that do not add value to the final product or service from the customer's perspective.