QUESTION The director of marketing argues that Dinasonic’s products will need to be adapted to local markets to fit the standard of living in other countries. Which of the following, if true, strengthens this position? A) Dinasonic plans to enter only markets in advanced economies. B) Dinasonic has some of the best marketing talent in […]
QUESTION A few parties in Moratvia want to see the country return to the command economy that was once dominant in the country, thinking that this is the best way to ensure that the economy grows. Which of the following, if true, weakens this argument for returning to a command economy? A) Moratvian culture favors […]
QUESTION The director of marketing argues that the base prices of the products that it will sell internationally will need to be adapted so that they are not too high. Which of the following, if true, strengthens the case that this will be necessary? A) Dinasonic will be relying on economies of scale to keep […]
QUESTION Assume that Allied has required Cicada to not handle any of Allied’s competitors’ products. Which of the following most strongly suggests that this requirement is illegal? A) Allied also pursues exclusive agreements when it buys materials for its operations. B) Allied’s exclusive arrangements have prevented other suppliers from entering the market. C) Cicada’s market […]
QUESTION The Sponeto national bank advocates increasing the money supply to encourage investment within the country. Which of the following, if true, strengthens the case that this will cause inflation? A) Jobs will be created. B) Banks will lower interest rates. C) Wages will decrease. D) Foreign investment will be discouraged. E) Only low-technology sectors […]
QUESTION The production line manager is most likely to agree with which of the following statements? A) There are no ethical reasons for the company to try to make the production line workers more satisfied with their jobs. B) Even the most effective approaches to improving job satisfaction have no effect on the productivity of […]
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, weakens the production line manager’s argument? A) The primary factor the company uses to evaluate its success is the productivity of the workforce. B) The productivity measurements mentioned by the production line manager include quality standards as well as quantitative requirements. C) The connection between job satisfaction and […]
QUESTION If everything that the product line manager says is true, then each of the following could be true of the production line workers EXCEPT: A) The most productive worker is also the worker with the highest job satisfaction. B) Production line workers who are dissatisfied have higher productivity than the most satisfied workers. C) […]
QUESTION Which of the following is assumed by the production line manager’s argument? A) The satisfaction of the production line workers is an important component in the company’s public image. B) The levels of job satisfaction among production line workers are typical for companies in this industry. C) Attempts to improve the job satisfaction of […]
QUESTION Ryan Motors’ chief technical officer thinks that Chile would not be a good place to sell cars because its average per-capita income is not as high as those of some other emerging markets. Which of the following assumptions does his argument rely on? A) Chile has an unequal distribution of wealth. B) The middle […]