Two divisions of Central Company (Divisions X and Y) have the same profit margins. Division X's investment turnover is larger than that of Division Y (1.2 to 1.0). Income from operations for Division X is $50,000, and income from operations for Division Y is $38,000. Division X has a higher return on investment than Division Y by:
A) using income from operations as a performance measure
B) comparing income from operations
C) applying a negotiated price measure
D) using its assets more efficiently in generating sales
D
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A) Compatibility B) Complexity C) Relative advantage D) Comparability E) Tangibility
Which of the following is NOT part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
A) physiological needs B) safety needs C) spiritual needs D) esteem needs E) social needs
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What is considered to be more credible as a source of information than any other?
What will be an ideal response?