Codes, Rules, and Compliance Are Essential in Organizations

question 34

Multiple Choice

Codes, rules, and compliance are essential in organizations. However, an organization built on _____ is more likely to develop a high integrity corporate culture.

• A)a charismatic leader
• B)the preferences of the CEO
• C)the grapevine
• D)formal relationships
• E)informal relationships

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Expense Ratio

A financial metric that measures variable costs as a percentage of sales, reflecting how those costs fluctuate with production output.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how sensitive a company's operating income is to a change in sales volume, indicating the level of fixed costs in the business structure.

Sales Commissions

Payments made to sales personnel based on sales volume or value, serving as an incentive for increased sales performance.