An artist, Martel is known for his bright canvases awash in extraordinary color combinations. His pieces bring tens of thousands of dollars at auction, and this allows him to pay the salary of assistants, such as Brendan. An aspiring young painter, Brendan mixes paints, cleans brushes, and maintains the inventory of art supplies in Martel's studio. The difference between their two positions is best described in organizational terms by saying that Martel's work involves ________ task performance.
A. adaptive task performance, whereas Brendan's is primarily concerned with creative
B. creative task performance, whereas Brendan's is primarily concerned with adaptive
C. adaptive task performance, whereas Brendan's is primarily concerned with routine
D. creative task performance, whereas Brendan's is primarily concerned with routine
E. routine task performance, whereas Brendan's is primarily concerned with adaptive
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
The equation that will provide the breakeven point in units (SP = selling price) is
a. BE units = (SP – VC) ÷ FC per unit. b. VC per unit + FC = SP per unit ? BE units. c. BE units = FC ÷ CM per unit. d. SP per unit – VC per unit = FC ÷ BE units.
Which of the following is not one of the "Five C's of Borrowing?"
A. certainty B. collateral C. character D. conditions
The principal-agent problem is most severe for the sole proprietorship because there are fewer owners who can monitor the relationship
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Ryan signs an instrument using an "R" with a circle around it. With this mark for a signature, the instrument is
A. negotiable. B. nonnegotiable, because an initial does not state the signer's name. C. nonnegotiable, because this mark is a symbol, not a signature. D. nonnegotiable, because a simple mark implies a lack of serious intent.