Which of the Following Disasters Would Most Likely Cause the Most

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following disasters would most likely cause the most long-lasting mental health concerns for its victims?

• A) For the fourth year in a row a flood hit an area, demolishing several houses, but families heard the warning siren and evacuated in time.
• B) A forest fire was deliberately set but was not a major concern until the fire suddenly changed direction and people attempting to evacuate at the last minute were burned in their cars.
• C) A tsunami hit the beach with unbelievable force, water sweeping over the entire harbor, although most boats had been moved to deep water.
• D) A volcano erupted and lava destroyed the main road to the village where several houses burned, but no one died in the eruption.

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Definitions:

Profit Center

A separate business unit or department within a company that is responsible for generating its own revenue and profit.

Cost Center

A department within a company that does not directly add to profit but still incurs costs, such as the customer service department.

Managerial Responsibility

The accountability of managers to make decisions and oversee a company's operations to meet its goals.

Cost Controllability

The ability of a manager or business to influence or manage the costs associated with business operations.