I believe the answer is: D. patriotism
Patriotism is the act of showing vigorous support to our own country . The support that shown in patriotism does not revolve around financial decision, but more to how our country is perceived in its foreign nation relative to the other countries.
Answer:
D) is 20% above expectations.
Explanation:
The Augusta Division was supposed to earn a net profit of $1,000,000 (= $2,000,000 - $1,000,000). Since the division's manager and his/her team were able to cut reduce fixed costs to $900,000 and increase contribution margin to $2,100,000 (either by increasing selling price or reducing variable costs), then the division earned a net profit of $1,200,000 (= $2,100,000 - $900,000). This net profit is 20% higher than expected, therefore the manager's (and his/her team's) overall performance was 20% above expectations.
Answer: e. Design analysis.
Explanation: Value engineering is defined as a systematic, organized manner of providing necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost possible thus promoting the substitution of materials and methods with cheaper alternatives, without the loss of functionality. Design analysis is a form of value engineering wherein several possible designs of a product or method is prepared, with each product/method having similar features with varying levels of performance and costs. It can be applied to any type of design both tangible and intangible and as a process, it includes all information discovery, planning and communications. It is focused solely on the functions of various components and materials, rather than their physical attributes.
