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        | Using a solution that suffices for the moment rather than considering all the possibilities |  | 
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        | a problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of a group. |  | 
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        | a decision-making technique in which people acting both individually and as a group acting both individually and as group members make ranked lists of potential solutions to a problem and eventually vote to determine the top choice. |  | 
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        | Procedure used to obtain consensus among group members who do not meet face-to-face; employs circulation of questionnaires |  | 
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        | Standard operating procedure |  | Definition 
 
        | written procedure prescribed for repetitive use as a required practice in accordance with specifications aimed at obtaining a desired outcome. |  | 
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        | Financial statement that shows how much a business has earned or lost during a year also called a profit and loss statement |  | 
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        | expenses connected primarily with the manufacture and distribution of the business's products |  | 
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        | expenses connected with teh running of a business rather than the manufacture and distribution of products. |  | 
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        | result of subtracting expenses from revenues.  The final take home profit before taxes. |  | 
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        | merchandise purchased for resale |  | 
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        | amount paid for inventory sold during a given period of time. |  | 
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        | number of units of a product sold at a given price to cover production cost and begin making a profit. |  | 
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        | frequency with which inventory is sold and replaced over a given period of time. |  | 
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