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Which statement accurately describes the impact of increased automation on the job market?

  • Automation efforts cause a shift toward exclusively low-skill, service-oriented jobs.
  • Automation creates new jobs requiring specialized skills, while eliminating repetitive tasks. (correct)
  • Automation primarily leads to a net loss of jobs across all sectors.
  • Automation equally impacts all job sectors, resulting in a uniform decrease in employment.

In the context of global supply chains, what is the most significant risk associated with relying on a single supplier?

  • Reduced transportation costs because of proximity.
  • Improved quality control from closer supplier relationships.
  • Vulnerability to disruptions caused by geopolitical events or natural disasters. (correct)
  • Increased bargaining power due to volume discounts.

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a perfectly competitive market from a monopolistic market?

  • The number of firms in the market.
  • The degree of product differentiation.
  • The ease of entry and exit for new firms.
  • All of the above. (correct)

How does inflation primarily affect consumers' purchasing power?

<p>Decreases the real value of money, leading to reduced buying capacity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monetary policy tool is most often used by central banks to control inflation?

<p>Modifying the benchmark interest rate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In financial accounting, what principle dictates that revenue should be recognized when it is earned, regardless of when cash is received?

<p>The revenue recognition principle. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do venture capitalists primarily play in the startup ecosystem?

<p>Investing capital in early-stage companies with high growth potential. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company deciding whether to invest in a new project would likely use which capital budgeting method to determine if the project's future cash flows are sufficient to justify the initial investment?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of diversification in an investment portfolio?

<p>To reduce risk by spreading investments across various asset classes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In marketing, what does market segmentation primarily involve?

<p>Dividing a broad consumer or business market into sub-groups of consumers based on shared characteristics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leadership styles is most effective in situations that demand quick decisions and clear direction?

<p>Authoritative leadership. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of supply chain management?

<p>To efficiently integrate suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, and stores so that merchandise is produced and distributed in the right quantities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a lower exchange rate (e.g., from $1.20 to $1.10 per Euro) typically affect a country's exports and imports?

<p>Exports become cheaper for foreign buyers, and imports become more expensive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between debt financing and equity financing?

<p>Debt financing requires repayment with interest, while equity financing involves selling a portion of company ownership. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a call option in finance?

<p>Grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does GDP (Gross Domestic Product) primarily measure the size of an economy?

<p>By summing the value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders during a specific period. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle behind behavioral economics that differentiates it from classical economics?

<p>Behavioral economics assumes individuals act irrationally and are influenced by psychological biases, while classical economics assumes rationality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In organizational behavior, what is 'groupthink'?

<p>A phenomenon where a group prioritizes harmony and conformity over realistic appraisal of alternatives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a blockchain for transactions?

<p>Enhanced security and transparency through decentralized, immutable records. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company is implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. What benefit is the company most likely hoping to realize?

<p>Improved communication and collaboration across different departments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Past Simple Tense

Indicates an action completed in the past.

Past Continuous Tense

To express an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.

Past Perfect Tense

Used to describe an action completed before another action in the past.

Past Perfect Continuous Tense

Shows that an action started in the past, continued, and ended at a point in the past.

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Future Simple Tense

Expresses an action that will happen in the future.

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Future Continuous Tense

Indicates that an action will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

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Future Perfect Tense

Indicates that an action will be completed before a specific time in the future.

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Future Perfect Continuous Tense

Shows an action that will have been in progress for a period of time before another point in the future.

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