Bass's transformational leadership theory identified four components of charismatic leadership: physical attractiveness (the leaders' looks),communication skill (persuasiveness),honesty (integrity),and drive level.

A flexible budget allocates resources as if each budget were brand new.

Statistical quality control uses rigorous statistical analysis for checking processes, materials, products, and services to ensure they meet high standards.

Economists make assumptions to

A) minimize the number of experiments that yield no useful data.
B) develop models when the scientific method cannot be used.
C) provide issues for political discussion.
D) simplify the complex world and make it easier to understand.

As discussed in the text, quitting one's stressful job would be an example of withdrawal, a behavioural reaction to stress.

When the organization in charge of proposing uniform laws proposes a statute, which of the following is true?

A) All states must adopt the uniform statute within one year.
B) All states must adopt the uniform statute within six months.
C) The uniform statute automatically goes into effect without any action by state legislatures.
D) A state legislature is not required to adopt the uniform statute; but if the state legislature decides to go forward with adoption, all portions of the statute must be adopted.
E) A state legislature can ignore the proposed uniform law, adopt it in full, or adopt it in part.

An important factor in considering the inventory needs of many small retail businesses is ______.

A) the time needed to manufacture parts
B) bulk ordering to maintain high stock of items
C) to fill backorders
D) the time needed to get new inventory and the cost of reordering