Economists normally assume that the goal of a firm is to (i) earn profits as large as possible, even if it means reducing output. (ii) earn revenues as large as possible, even if it means reducing profits. (iii) minimize costs, regardless of profits. a. (i) only b. (i) and (ii) only c. (ii) and (iii) only d. (i), (ii), and (iii)

The adjusted trial balance for china tea company at december 31, 2018, is presented below:

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is most accurate? a. the meanings of some gestures can vary among cultures b. the way an e-mail, letter, memo, or report looks can have either a positive or a negative effect on a receiver c. the manner in which we structure and use time can reveal our personalities and attitudes d. all statements are accurate

Amanufacturing firm is considering overhauling the existing compensation strategy. currently every front line employee who works on the assembly line earns the same hourly wage. ideally, management would like to institute a new pay system that involves pay-for-performance. which of the following recommendations is both consistent with scientific management's general emphases and generally good advice for management of this firma. the firm should adopt a differential pay system with one pay level for average performance, and a higher level for good performance. b. the firm should adopt a differential pay system, but the firm should modify it from its original design and provide many different levels of pay associated with different performance levels. c. the firm should understand worker psychology and to focus on pay as the key motivator. d. all of the abovee. none of the above