Automation and standardized procedures are often used to?

a. Increase process variability
b. Decrease process variability
c. Both increase and decrease process variability
d. Neither increase nor decrease process variability


b. Decrease process variability

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The systems selection tasks include all of the following except:

a. determine what computer software design will implement the logical specification developed in structured systems analysis b. determine what computer hardware will satisfy the physical requirements established in structured systems analysis c. determine miscellaneous environmental needs d. determine appropriate acquisition ancillaries

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Using an allowance method of accounting to recognize uncollectible accounts receivable is an application of which accounting convention?

A) revenue recognition B) historical cost C) matching principle D) period of time

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Which of the following is an example of how a calling is determined?

a. Kalil is working in the HR department at his company when a member of upper management sees some testing results and transfers him to a sales job, where he performs well. b. Kalil learns as an undergraduate that he has an aptitude and a love of sales, gets his degree in business, and pursues a job as a salesperson, where he excels. c. After moving around multiple times within a company, Kalil discovers that he can make the most money as a salesperson and settles into that role so he can better provide for his family. d. Kalil may not love his job as a salesperson, but he has a high regard for the members of his team and commits himself to helping the department exceed.

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The Magazine Division of Continental Publishing Company had the following financial data for the year: Assets available for use $1,000,000 Book Value $1,500,000 Market Value Residual income $100,000 Return on investment 15% Refer to Continental Publishing Company. What was the Magazine Division's segment income?

a. $150,000 b. $100,000 c. $250,000 d. $ 50,000

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