Audrey has a difficult time talking with her supervisor. She often feels like she is not understanding her supervisor's instructions because she is misinterpreting what her supervisor is saying. Audrey is experiencing
a. message overload.
b. jargon misunderstanding.
c. receiver apprehension.
d. external noise.
c. receiver apprehension.
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The most recent balance sheet and income statement of Oldaker Corporation appear below:Comparative Balance Sheet Ending BalanceBeginning BalanceAssets: Cash and cash equivalents$31 $29 Accounts receivable 73 79 Inventory 44 45 Property, plant and equipment 728 590 Less accumulated depreciation 253 242 Total assets$ 623 $ 501 Liabilities and stockholders' equity: Accounts payable$56 $63 Accrued liabilities 21 22 Income taxes payable 26 28 Bonds payable 121 110 Common stock 33 30 Retained earnings 366 248 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$ 623 $ 501 Income StatementSales$ 921Cost of goods sold 575Gross margin346Selling and administrative expense 117Net operating income229Income taxes 69Net
income$ 160The company paid a cash dividend of $42 and it did not dispose of any property, plant, and equipment. The company did not retire any bonds payable or repurchase any of its own common stock. The following questions pertain to the company's statement of cash flows.The net cash provided by (used in) investing activities for the year was: A. $(138) B. $138 C. $127 D. $(127)
Which of the following statements regarding the statement of cash flows is true?
a. The statement of cash flows analyzes the changes in consecutive balance sheets in conjunction with the income statement. b. The statement of cash flows is organized as cash inflows less cash outflows. c. The statement of cash flows analyzes only the changes in current assets and current liabilities. d. The statement of cash flows is an optional financial statement.
In what way did Frederick Winslow Taylor’s management style suggest extreme authoritarian leadership?
a. He delegated almost all authority over business operations to loyal subordinates. b. He valued obedience over business success or profits. c. He treated employees like machines designed to perform a single function. d. He struck down managers who seemed to be gaining too much power.
Which of the following is not characteristic of a corporation?
A) The financial loss that a stockholder may suffer from owning stock in a public company is limited. B) Cash dividends paid by a corporation are deductible as expenses by the corporation. C) A corporation can own property in its name. D) Corporations are required to file federal income tax returns.