Xyz company was expecting a large shipment of scrap metal the previous week. since the shipment did not arrive on time, the supply manager was forced to place another order for the same quantity of scrap metal from a local manufacturer. as a result, its car manufacturing processes got delayed and expenses increased. in this scenario, xyz company is demonstrating a lack of

If the ceo of a large, diversified, firm were filling out a fitness report on a division manager (i.e., "grading" the manager), which of the following situations would be likely to cause the manager to receive a better grade? in all cases, assume that other things are held constant.a. the division's basic earning power ratio is above the average of other firms in its industry.b. the division's total assets turnover ratio is below the average for other firms in its industry.c. the division's debt ratio is above the average for other firms in the industry.d. the division's inventory turnover is 6, whereas the average for its competitors is 8.e. the division's dso (days' sales outstanding) is 40, whereas the average for its competitors is 30.