If you put a carrot in front and a whip behind, what you have in the middle is a:

R.E. Generates over ____ of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). Housing alone accounts for almost 20%.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Which of the following statements is not true about business objectives?

a. Establishing meaningful business objectives is a prerequisite to effective internal control. b. Establishing meaningful business objectives is a key component of the management process. c. The measurable steps the organization takes to achieve its strategy. d. Business objectives are management's means of employing resources and assigning responsibilities. e. Business objectives represent targets of performance.