If two variables are negatively correlated, an increase in one variable ______.

a. has a proportional increase in the other variable
b. is associated with a decrease in the other variable
c. is associated with an increase in the other variable
d. has no effect on the other variable


b. is associated with a decrease in the other variable

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Phil buys a laptop from Mark for $1,000. Mark knew that the laptop had hardware problems. However, he told Phil that it was in excellent condition. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely to be true?

A. Mark does not owe Phil anything because it was Phil's duty to check if Mark was lying. B. Phil can sue for the difference between purchase price and true value of the laptop with hardware problems. C. Mark can dismiss any fraud accusations because it was a case of mutual misunderstanding. D. Phil can recover 20 percent of the repair costs on the condition that he returns the laptop to Mike.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1.Not all organizational members are followers. 2.All followers much manage up. 3.Many leaders encourage followers to always agree with them. 4.A conformist can be either highly engaged or disengaged. 5.Leaders prefer followers that have an external sense of accountability.

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Gabuat Corporation, which has only one product, has provided the following data concerning its most recent month of operations:    Selling price$106   Units in beginning inventory 0Units produced 2,600Units sold 2,200Units in ending inventory 400    Variable costs per unit:  Direct materials$46Direct labor$28Variable manufacturing overhead$2Variable selling and administrative expense$7Fixed costs:  Fixed manufacturing overhead$33,800Fixed selling and administrative expense$8,800 The total contribution margin for the month under variable costing is:

A. $66,000 B. $50,600 C. $16,800 D. $37,400

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Any dealings with individual unit employees must be in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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