Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Problem Statement

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate problem statement for a business report on decline of sales?

• A) To determine why company sales have declined.
• B) Why has company sales declined?
• C) Management wants to know the reasons for sales decline.
• D) What is the reason for the decline of company sales?
• E) To investigate the cause of decline in company sales.

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Definitions:

Specialized Subunits

Divisions or departments within an organization that focus on a specific type of work, expertise, or service.

Legal Enforcement Arm

Agencies or departments responsible for ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and for enforcing penalties for violations.

Knowledge Workers

Knowledge workers are employees who primarily work with information or develop and use knowledge in the workplace, such as programmers, engineers, and scientists.

Psychological Contract

A psychological contract is the overall set of expectations held by the employee with regard to what he or she will contribute to the organization and that are held by the organization with regard to what it will provide to the individual in return.