Question

1. Which of the following descriptions best describes the process of planning?

Select one:

A. Comparing the budget with actual results

B. Preparing a budget for an organization that meets sales goals for the upcoming year

2. Which of the following departments often found in a merchandising organization would be classified as a line department?

Select one:

A. Maintenance

B. Home Furnishings

C. Human Resources

D. Payroll

C. Delegating authority to employees to address customer complaints

D. Assigning managers to different regional centers to facilitate distribution of goods to customers

Answer 1

1. Which of the following descriptions best describes the process of planning?
Select one:
A. Comparing the budget with actual results
B. Preparing a budget for an organization that meets sales goals for the upcoming year	Correct	Planning Means setting goals and objectives for the company and determining how to achieve them.
2. Which of the following departments often found in a merchandising organization would be classified as a line department?
Select one:
A. Maintenance
B. Home Furnishings	Correct	Home furnishing is a line department in a merchandising operation
C. Human Resources
D. Payroll