Pocket Dictating Machines and Pagers Have Replaced Traditional Diary/log Methods

question 47

Multiple Choice

Pocket dictating machines and pagers have replaced traditional diary/log methods in many firms. Which of the following problems have the modern methods most likely eliminated?

• A)work time required to fill out forms and surveys
• B)employee forgetfulness regarding daily activities
• C)costs associated with copying and filing paperwork
• D)employee frustration towards bureaucratic requirements

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Definitions:

Initial Value Method

An accounting approach where investments are recorded at their acquisition cost, without subsequent adjustment for changes in market value.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenue.

Noncontrolling Interest

A stake in a company that is less than 50% of the company's voting shares, indicating a lack of control over the company's operations.

Separate Return Method

A tax filing approach where subsidiaries file their tax returns separately from the parent company, often used in jurisdictions allowing or requiring such filings.