One of the Primary Reasons for the Slow Response to Help

question 79

Multiple Choice

One of the primary reasons for the slow response to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina was an antiquated government system that was bogged down in bureaucratic red tape. In other words, the failure of assistance to arrive in a timely fashion was due to a lack of:

• A) apathy
• B) efficiency
• C) instrumentality
• D) effectiveness
• E) the absence of entropy

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Definitions:

Average Inventory

A measure used to estimate the value of inventory over a certain period by averaging the beginning and ending inventory.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, crucial for calculating cost of goods sold.

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Net Income

The total earnings or profit of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenue.