Jackson is a recent college graduate who just got his first job. He commutes approximately 35 minutes each way to his new workplace. Jackson does not have a lot of money saved and makes a modest salary. He plans on moving up in the company to a higher paying position in the next few years and will likely upgrade to a better car as a testament to his success. Should he buy or lease a new car

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?