Atlas's marketing group is concerned about a macroenvironment that includes demographic, economic, physical, technological, political-legal, and social-cultural forces that affect sales and profits
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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The more debt securities a corporation issues, the greater the risk of default
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Jim Starnes, finance manager, told his boss, "Ben, just like last month, I have determined appropriate revenue recognition for each of the 55 projects this month, based upon company policy and our standard procedures. Each of the projects has routine revenue accrual. I have prepared financial affidavits for each of these 55 projects, and I recommend that you approve the revenues by signing the affidavits." Ben's decision to approve the revenues is an example of a programmed decision because the underlying problem
A. is frequent, repetitive, and routine. B. is risk-free. C. has a predetermined outcome. D. is trivial. E. is novel and unstructured.
"Last month, I opened a résumé-writing business out of my dorm room. And, now, on this floor alone, I find that I have three start-up competitors!" complained Ashley. Her roommate replied, "Well, at least you haven't had to buy any new equipment for your business. But apparently neither have your competitors." This scenario indicates the
A. high threat of new entrants when substitute products are few. B. high bargaining power of suppliers when the market is weak. C. high threat of new entrants when capital requirements are low. D. low bargaining power of customers when suppliers are numerous. E. high bargaining power of customers when suppliers are few.
An inappropriate interview technique in which praise serves to cushion criticism by alternating positive statements with negative statements is known as
A. the sandwich technique. B. the cushioning technique. C. the rollercoaster technique. D. sympathetic interviewing.