Featherbedding Refers to the Practice Of

question 149

Multiple Choice

Featherbedding refers to the practice of:

• A) disallowing members from joining labor unions.
• B) hiring lesser number of laborers than what is required.
• C) terminating employment without notice.
• D) hiring more laborers than what is necessary.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Amounts owed to a company by customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Net Income

The residual income of a business following the subtraction of all taxes and costs from the total revenue.

Gross Profit

The financial metric calculated as sales revenue minus the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of a company in producing and selling its goods.

Sales Discounts

Reductions in the sales price offered by a seller to a buyer, often to prompt early payment or bulk purchases.