Charles Owns a Business with Two Separate Departments

question 29

Multiple Choice

Charles owns a business with two separate departments. Department A produces $100,000 of income and Department B incurs a $60,000 loss. Charles participates for 550 hours in Department A and 100 hours in Department B. He has full-time employees in both departments.

• A) If Charles elects to treat both departments as a single activity, he cannot offset the $60,000 loss against the $100,000 income.
• B) Charles may not treat Department A and Department B as separate activities because they are parts of one business.
• C) If Charles elects to treat the two departments as separate activities, he can offset the $60,000 loss against the $100,000 income.
• D) If Charles elects to treat both departments as a single activity, he can offset the $60,000 loss against the $100,000 income.
• E) None of the above.

Identify factors influencing the development of attachment styles.

Compare and contrast attachment theory with object relations theories.

Understand the stages of separation anxiety as described by Bowlby.

Compare Bowlby and Ainsworth's theory with evolutionary psychological perspectives.

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Definitions:

Standardization

The method of establishing and advancing technological norms to guarantee uniformity and interoperability across processes, products, or services.

Lines of Authority

The clear and formal hierarchical structure within an organization that dictates who has control over decisions and resources.

Supervisor

An individual in a position of authority who oversees and directs the work of others in an organization.

Vertical Specialization

Vertical specialization refers to the degree to which tasks within an organization are subdivided into separate jobs.