The Male Bias in Development Planning and Projects Refers to the __________

question 39

Multiple Choice

The male bias in development planning and projects refers to the __________.

• A) exclusion of women from many development projects
• B) greater attention given to men's health problems than women's
• C) tendency for development experts to emphasize the importance of schooling for boys more than for girls
• D) greater number of men than women hired to work for the large development organizations like the World Bank
• E) tendency for family planning projects to target men rather than women

Assess various financing options for purchasing assets to determine the most cost-effective method.

Determine the value of regular contributions to savings plans over time, taking into account compound interest.

Calculate and compare the future and present values of annuities with varying payment intervals and interest rates.

Understand the concepts of ordinary general annuity, and its application in financial decisions.

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Definitions:

Centralization

The organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Investment Centers

Parts of an organization with control over their own revenues, expenses, and investments, whose performance is measured by return on investment (ROI).

Responsibility Center

An organizational unit for which a manager is assigned responsibility over costs, revenues, or assets.

Department Manager

A position responsible for overseeing the operations, productivity, and personnel of a specific department within an organization.