In a Trend Analysis of K Company, Which of These

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a trend analysis of K Company, which of these changes appears to be the most significant in requiring further investigation?

• A) An increase of 13% in revenues.
• B) An increase of 11% in bad debts written off.
• C) An increase of 7% in total assets.
• D) An increase of 8% in accounts receivable.

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Definitions:

Implementation

The process of putting a decision, plan, strategy, or law into effect.

Policy Process

The series of steps and actions involved in the formulation, adoption, and implementation of public policies.

Incrementalism

A policy-making process that involves small, slow, and gradual changes instead of large, rapid, or radical actions.

Civil Service

A sector of government composed mainly of career bureaucrats hired on professional merit rather than appointed or elected, whose role is the implementation of public policy.