Which of the following correctly describes the origin, insertion, innervation, and action of the transversus abdominis muscle? A) Origin: Iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, and lower 6 ribs Insertion: Xiphoid process and costal cartilages of ribs 5–7 Innervation: Thoracoabdominal nerves (T7–T11) and subcostal nerve Action: Flexes the vertebral column and compresses abdominal contents B) Origin: Thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inguinal ligament Insertion: Linea alba, pubic crest, and pectineal line Innervation: Thoracoabdominal nerves (T7–T11), subcostal nerve, and iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves Action: Compresses abdominal contents, provides stability to the spine C) Origin: Pubic symphysis and pubic crest Insertion: Linea alba and xiphoid process Innervation: Phrenic nerve Action: Elevates the diaphragm and aids in forced respiration D) Origin: Lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula Insertion: Anterior surface of the humerus Innervation: Axillary nerve Action: Medially rotates and abducts the arm

____________ is the particular environment of a firm, the characteristics of which influence the firm’s pricing and output decisions.

__________ is the ability to influence the behavior of other people because of one’s capacity to offer positive outcomes.

__________ is a statement of action steps to be taken in order to accomplish objectives.

Standard operating procedures are rules often found in employee manuals.

Benchmarking is done to determine what other organizations are doing well and how those ideas could be incorporated into one’s own organization.

Potential advantages of network structures include which of the following?

Managers must be able to understand and respond to personality differences when __________.

Contingency planning anticipates events that may occur in the future.

Melissa uses whatever style of management seems to best fit the individual employee’s needs. Her management style displays which theory of management?