Which One of the Following Will Decrease the Operating Cycle

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following will decrease the operating cycle?

• A) Decreasing the days sales in inventory
• B) Decreasing the days in accounts payable
• C) Decreasing the cash cycle by increasing the accounts payable period
• D) Decreasing the accounts receivable turnover rate
• E) Decreasing the speed at which inventory is sold

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Definitions:

Functional Autonomy

A concept introduced by psychologist Gordon Allport, suggesting that some behaviors might start with an external motive but become self-sustaining or autonomous over time.

Example

A representative instance or case of a particular phenomenon, often used to illustrate a theory or explain an abstract concept.

Allport

Refers to Gordon Allport, an American psychologist known for his theory of personality traits.

Central Traits

Fundamental personality characteristics that are considered core to an individual's identity, according to Allport's theory.