Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices?

A) Just-in-time (JIT)
B) Toyota Production System (TPS)
C) Lean operations
D) Material requirements planning (MRP)
E) kanban

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is most accurate?

A) Nonverbal communication comprises very little of a message that is sent or received.
B) When verbal and nonverbal messages contradict, receivers believe that the verbal message is more accurate.
C) Meanings of nonverbal behaviors are often influenced by the communication context and by one's culture.
D) Nonverbal communication applies to only intended messages.

Which statement is true?

A) The Fed can induce people to buy United States government securities,but it can't induce them to sell.
B) The Fed can induce people to sell United States government securities,but it can't induce them to buy.
C) The Fed can induce people to buy and sell United States government securities.
D) The Fed cannot induce people to buy or sell United States government securities.

Quayle Bookstore had 500 units on hand at January 1 costing $9 each. Purchases and sales during the month of January were as follows: $\begin{array}{rlrc}\underline{\text{ Date }}& & \underline{\text{ Purchases }}& \underline{\text{ Sales }}\\ \text{ Jan. }& 14& & 380@\$15\\ & 17& 250@\$10& \\ & 25& 250@\$12& \\ & 29& & 260@\$17\end{array}$
Quayle does not maintain perpetual inventory records. According to a physical count 360 units were on hand at January 31. The cost of the inventory at January 31 under the LIFO method is:

A) $3240.
B) $3650.
C) $4100.
D) $3820.

Careful time management to deal with stress is an example of using a defence mechanism.

Which of the following would record the labor costs for an individual job?

A) clock cards
B) in-and-out cards
C) time tickets
D) payroll register