In a Chain of Discount Department Stores, Personnel Needs Are

question 171

Multiple Choice

In a chain of discount department stores, personnel needs are estimated in three different ways: (a) for a high demand season, (b) for a moderate demand season, and (c) for a slack season. By taking these three activity levels into account, managers are developing a ___.

• A) fixed budget
• B) flexible budget
• C) zero-based budget
• D) standing-use plan
• E) policy

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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures that carry blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Osmotic Balance

The regulation of water and solute concentrations across membranes to stabilize internal conditions of an organism or cell.

Inflammation

The reaction of the body to harm or disease, marked by inflammation, heat, enlargement, and discomfort.