If the CEO of a Large, Diversified, Firm Were Filling

question 97

Multiple Choice

If the CEO of a large, diversified, firm were filling out a fitness report on a division manager (i.e., "grading" the manager) , which of the following situations would be likely to cause the manager to receive a better grade? In all cases, assume that other things are held constant.

• A) The division's DSO (days' sales outstanding) is 40, whereas the average for its competitors is 30.
• B) The division's basic earning power ratio is above the average of other firms in its industry.
• C) The division's total assets turnover ratio is below the average for other firms in its industry.
• D) The division's debt ratio is above the average for other firms in the industry.
• E) The division's inventory turnover is 6, whereas the average for its competitors is 8.

Analyze the strategies and outcomes of unionization efforts and collective bargaining processes.

Comprehend the legal framework governing union activities, including strikes, boycotts, and picketing.

Evaluate the effects of right-to-work laws on employment, union membership, and labor rights.

Assess the impact of significant labor relations cases, such as NLRB v. Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation.

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