Which of these techniques will help you convert anxiety into positive energy?

A) Take a five-minute break from speaking.
B) Breathe slowly and deeply.
C) Memorize your presentation.
D) Visualize your failure and how to avoid it.

Taxes are a more effective method of controlling pollution than are environmental standards because:

A) standards allow greater flexibility.
B) standards require less information.
C) standards never require the efficient level of output.
D) taxes encourage reducing pollution at the lowest possible cost.

Which of the following is a difference between individualistic cultures and collectivist cultures?

A) Unlike employees in individualistic cultures, employees in collectivist cultures want money rather than benefits as compensation.
B) In collectivist cultures, job security is a principal motivator, whereas in individualistic cultures, the opportunity to overcome challenges and grow is often a main motivator for employees.
C) Unlike employees in individualistic cultures, employees in collectivist cultures take more responsibility for their life independent of the organization.
D) In collectivist cultures, employees are more likely to look outside the organization for training and to satisfy personal needs such as friendship, whereas in individualistic cultures, employees are more likely to rely on the organization for training and socialization.

Research indicates that __________ communication is more accurate and effective than _______ communication.

A) one-way; two-way
B) individual; group
C) team; individual
D) two-way; one-way
E) one-way; group

The Maxit Corporation has a standard costing system in which variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to production on the basis of standard machine-hours. The following data are available for July:Actual variable manufacturing overhead cost incurred: $26,140Actual machine-hours worked: 3,200 hoursVariable overhead rate variance: $5,820 UnfavorableTotal variable overhead spending variance: $8,140 UnfavorableThe variable overhead efficiency variance for July is:

A) $2,320 Unfavorable
B) $13,960 Unfavorable
C) $13,960 Favorable
D) $2,320 Favorable