Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Activities of a Whistle-Blower

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the activities of a whistle-blower?

• A)Mattel employees were sorry that 150 of the 10 million Power Wheels cars and trucks the company sold had caught on fire.
• B)Mattel research engineers proved that the spate of fires in the company's Power Wheels cars and trucks was the result of consumers' tinkering with the engine.
• C)A former Mattel employee owned one of the Mattel Power Wheel cars that caught on fire and slightly burned its rider.
• D)The Consumer Product Safety Commission investigated the fires and ordered a recall to repair all of the 10 million units that had been sold.
• E)A Mattel employee reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission that Mattel knowingly manufactured an electrical system for Power Wheels that would catch on fire after prolonged use.

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Definitions:

Consignment

An arrangement in which goods are left in the possession of another party to sell, but the consignor retains ownership until the goods are sold.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of an asset in the ordinary course of business minus any costs of completion, transportation, and necessary selling expenses.

Direct Costs of Disposal

The expenses directly linked to the process of disposing of an asset, including sales fees and legal costs.

Decreasing Costs

A situation where the expenses of producing a good or service fall over time, typically due to efficiency improvements or economies of scale.