Which of the following is used to open messages when using the indirect approach?

A) Summary
B) Bad news
C) Conclusion
D) Buffer
E) Reasons

When planning for the delivery of a presentation,which of these is an important way to build self-confidence?

A) Allow the audience to ask questions at the beginning
B) Have key quotes written out
C) Know the material
D) Prepare background information for extemporaneous presentations
E) Don't use any notes

Starbucks is one of the best known coffeehouse chains in the world. Each store sells a variety of innovative products to complement the array of coffee choices available. However, 75% of current stores are located in the United States and the expensive nature of the coffee leaves Starbucks vulnerable to changes in consumer spending behaviour (such as recessions). Recently Starbucks has begun initiatives to sell its specialty coffee beans for home use, presenting a chance for a large increase in revenue and diversification. However, Starbucks faces fierce competition seeking a piece of its lucrative market share and the threat of consumer behaviour changes, given its reputation rides on a singular product. Perform a SWOT analysis for Starbucks.

Which of the following is true regarding the type of intangible item that may constitute an asset?

A) Goodwill, a company name, and a company logo all constitute types of intangible items that may constitute assets.
B) Goodwill and a company name are types of intangible items that may constitute assets, but a company logo is not.
C) Goodwill is a type of intangible item that may constitute an asset, but a company name and a company logo are not.
D) A company name is a type of intangible item that may constitute an asset, but goodwill and a company logo are not.
E) A company name and a company logo are types of intangible items that may constitute assets, but goodwill is not.

Which of the following can be used to extract broad meaning from large groups of data?

A) Big Small data
B) Data visualization
C) Tag clouds
D) Bubble diagrams
E) Pictograms

The slope of a straight line is not constant unless the line is vertical or horizontal.

A sunk cost is an unrecoverable cost related to a project that should be included in estimating the cash flows.

The length of time for which credit is granted to a firm's customers is called the ____________.

A) Cash cycle.
B) Operating cycle.
C) Transactions period.
D) Credit period.
E) Disbursement period.