The Staff of Ms

question 15

Multiple Choice

The staff of Ms.Tamara Hill,VP of Technical Analysis at Blue Sky Brokerage,prepared a frequency histogram of market capitalization of the 937 corporations listed on the American Stock Exchange in January 2013. Approximately ________ corporations had capitalizations of $200,000,000 or less.

• A) 50
• B) 100
• C) 700
• D) 800
• E) 900

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Definitions:

Programmed

Describes tasks or decisions that follow a predetermined procedure or set of rules, often automated through technology.

Semiprogrammed

Decisions that have some elements of uncertainty and require a mix of established procedures and creative solutions.

Nonlinear

Nonlinear describes processes or relationships that do not follow a straight line or proportionality, showing complex dependencies.

Contingent Decisions

Decisions made based on the specific conditions or circumstances prevailing at the time, rather than following a strict policy or guideline.