According to political scientist Samuel Huntington's thesis, global terrorism is a product of the tension between civilizations and the clash of value systems and ideology.

Determine the cash paid to suppliers for purchase of inventory as would be reported in the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows if the cost of goods sold for the year is $209,000 and merchandise inventory increased by $86,000 and accounts payable decreased by $23,000.

a. $100,000 b. $318,000 c. $146,000 d. $272,000

Which stakeholder group primarily wants additional sales and increased productivity?

A) customers B) shareholders C) society at large D) government