The _______________ probability distribution can be used to estimate the number of vehicles that go through an intersection during the lunch hour
a. binomial
b. normal
c. triangular
d. Poisson
d
RATIONALE: The Poisson probability distribution is often useful in estimating the number occurrences of an event over a specified interval of time or space.
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A. permits its inspectors to enter the workplace at any reasonable time and without advance notice. B. requires employers to establish pension plans or to meet specific benefit levels. C. requires covered employers to pay their employees time and a half for hours worked in excess of 40 in one week. D. is designed to provide reasonable leave periods for family-related health issues.
Which of the following is an example of counterproductive work behaviors?
A. showing up late to work B. showing up early to meetings C. fixing a broken copier D. ordering supplies for the break room
Which one of the following is not a characteristic generally evaluated in ratio analysis?
A) Liquidity B) Profitability C) Solvency D) Marketability
Mavrex, Inc received an application from Larry and, since his written qualifications seemed to meet a pressing current need, they hired him without checking his references or prior records. Actually, Larry had been in prison for murder several years
earlier. Tom, a long-time Mavrex employee, angered Larry when Tom tried to tell Larry how to do his job. Larry attacked and injured Tom. If Tom sues Mavrex, what would his cause of action be, and what elements would Tom need to prove to win his case?