Which of the following is a frequent error during the implementation of a performance excellence initiative within an organization?
a. The focus is mainly on processes, not products.
b. The goals are set too high.
c. The effort is regarded as a long-term program.
d. Structural elements in the organization block change.
d
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A supervisor told a salesperson who had not made any calls to clients and therefore did not make quota, "Well, if this continues in the next 30 days, you'll probably be let go." The supervisor provides an example of _____ by presenting the likely negative outcome to the salesperson.
A. negative reinforcement B. punishment C. extinction D. intrinsic motivation E. positive reinforcement
The Alaska Fish Company completed the flexible budget analysis for the second quarter, which is given below.
Which of the following statements would be a correct factor to explain the sales volume variance for operating income?
A) decrease in sales price per unit
B) increase in variable cost per unit
C) increase in sales volume
D) increase in fixed costs
To raise capital to form Plasticity Corporation with Quinn, Rona sells bonds and stock in other companies, and plans to register an initial public offering under the Securities Act of 1933. SEC Rule l0b-5 covers
A. most forms of securities. B. only bonds. C. only securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933. D. only stock.
The face value of bonds is denominated most commonly in which of the following standard increments?
A) $10 B) $100 C) $1,000 D) $10,000