Managers can encourage the bullwhip effect by devising pricing strategies that encourage retailers to order in smaller lots and reduce forward buying

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE

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Financial ratio, percentage, and trend comparisons can be distorted by all of the following except:

a. aggressive revenue recognition practices. b. the timing of asset purchases. c. accounting for similar economic fundamentals in similar fashion. d. the presence of nonrecurring items among the firms being analyzed.

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The chronological resume is a less effective format for applicants who:

A) have a consistent career history with no gaps. B) have progressed up a clearly defined career ladder. C) are seeking jobs different from the job currently held. D) are well qualified and have a lot of experience.

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The Poole Company reported the following income for Year 2:    Sales$130,000 Cost of good sold 8,000 Gross margin$22,000 Selling and administrative expense 10,000 Operating income$12,000 Interest expense 4,000 Income before taxes$8,000 Income tax expense 2,500 Net income$5,500 What is the company's net margin? (Round your answers to the nearest whole percent.)

A. 18% B. 27% C. 73% D. 40%

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Learning curves are of little use for ______.

a. nonroutine jobs b. repetitive jobs of short duration c. complex jobs d. jobs that require long time to complete

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