When a manager realizes that complete inaction will have negative consequences but opts for the first available alternative that involves low risk, it is called   

A. relaxed change.
B. defensive avoidance.
C. postponed action.
D. relaxed avoidance.
E. delayed decision.


A. relaxed change.

In relaxed change, a manager realizes that complete inaction will have negative consequences but opts for the first available alternative that involves low risk.

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Specter Consulting purchased $8200 of supplies and paid cash immediately. Which of the following general journal entries will Specter Consulting make to record this transaction? Assume the company's policy is to initially record prepaid and unearned items in balance sheet accounts.

A.  

Supplies8200? 
  Cash 8200?

B.
Accounts Payable8200? 
  Supplies 8200?

C.
Supplies Expense8200? 
  Accounts Payable 8200?

D.  
Cash8200? 
  Supplies 8200?

E.
Supplies8200? 
  Accounts Payable 8200?

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A. a process capability index value of 1.33 or greater B. a process capability index value of 1.32 or lower C. a control chart index of 1.33 or greater D. a control chart index of 1.32 or lower

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If the lower control limit of a P chart is negative,  

A. a mistake has been made in the computations. B. use the absolute value of the lower limit. C. it is set to zero. D.  it is an indication that the process is out of control.

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a. defines its mission in terms of the benefits its customers seek. b. targets the average customer. c. is highly centralized. d. defines its business in terms of the goods and services it produces.

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