Dale, a Manager, Is Assessing Possible Alternative Solutions of a Problem

question 111

Multiple Choice

Dale, a manager, is assessing possible alternative solutions of a problem. Dale attempts to determine whether a possible alternative will threaten other company projects. Which criterion of decision making is Dale focusing on?

• A) Economic feasibility
• B) Practicality
• C) Legality
• D) Ethicalness
• E) Functionality

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Definitions:

Net Markups

The amount by which the selling price of an item exceeds its cost, after accounting for discounts, allowances, and returns.

Net Markdowns

The total reduction in selling price of inventory, subtracting markdown reversals, to adjust for decrease in market value or to stimulate sales.

Employee Discounts

Reduced prices offered to employees by their employer as a part of their employment benefits or incentives.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory records are made on a periodic basis, not continuously.