The term "fiscal policy" refers to

A) the use of tax changes to make the distribution of personal income more equitable.
B) changes in the levels of government spending and taxation for the purpose of stabilizing the economy.
C) changes in the level of government spending.
D) the use of taxes and transfer payments to make the distribution of after-tax income more equitable.
E) the use of government spending and taxes to produce an optimal mix of public goods and to correct for various types of market failure,such as the problems that occur as a result of pollution.

If a brand emphasizes relevance at the expense of consistency, what is the likely outcome for its authenticity?

A) Nascent brand
B) Poseur brand
C) Authentic brand
D) Aloof brand

Which job design alternative(s) is/are correctly matched with the stated combination of job scope and job depth?

A) Job rotation and job enlargement involve a narrow job scope and a low job depth.
B) Job enrichment involves a wide job scope and a low job depth.
C) Job simplification involves a wide job scope and a high job depth.
D) None of these job design alternatives is correctly matched with the job scope/job depth combinations.
E) All of these job design alternatives are correctly matched with the job scope/job depth combinations.

The term ________ refers to the fact that an agreement is so unfair that it is void of conscience.

A) unreasonable
B) outrageous
C) unconscionable
D) unrealistic
E) unbelievable

GAAP states that if it is impractical to determine the cumulative effect of applying a change in accounting principle to prior periods-such as when a firm adopts the LIFO inventory accounting method-the new accounting principle is to be applied as if the change was made prospectively as of the earliest date practicable.

The assumption of rational self-interest does not rule out the possibility of concern for other individuals.