A customer considers purchasing a digital camera, but experiences ambiguity over terms like megapixels; the customer wonders whether the camera will be compatible with her home computer system, and in general, feels a certain amount of fear,

uncertainty, and doubt as to whether or not digital will really meet her needs. This scenario best describes:
a. technological uncertainty
b. market uncertainty
c. competitive volatility
d. competitive viability
e. technology life cycles

b

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Work flow analysis is completed in reverse---the first thing analyzed is the end result of the process. 2. In stable, bureaucratic organizations, task-based job analysis would usually be the norm. 3. The traditional approach to job design has been to focus on individual jobs. 4. The quickest and easiest way to fix a personnel shortage in the short term is overtime. 5. The cost of recruiting, selecting, and training a new employee is usually more than 100% of that employee's annual salary.

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On November 1, 2017, Oster, Inc. declared a dividend of $4.50 per share. Oster, Inc. has 23,000 shares of common stock outstanding and no preferred stock. Which of the following is the journal entry needed to record the declaration of the dividend?

A) Debit Dividends Payable-Common $103,500, and credit Retained Earnings $103,500. B) Debit Cash Dividends $103,500, and credit Cash $103,500. C) Debit Cash Dividends $103,500, and credit Dividends Payable-Common $103,500. D) Debit Cash $103,500, and credit Dividends Payable-Common $103,500.

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