The Valero Company removes oil from the Earth to be advanced. What type of production is performed?
Extraction and cultivation
100
The Dow Chemical Company provides all employees natural fitting equipment to eliminate injuries. Which social responsibility is this company addressing?
Job safety
100
Several Prime Ministers of East African countries are negotiating the trade of products and services throughout the Eastern region. This is an example of which encouragement of international trade?
Common markets
100
Overstock.com sells products to thousands of customers with few geographic limitations. This is an example of what type of technology application?
E-commerce
100
Tami opened an auto body shop after repairing a couple of cars to the high satisfaction of customers. She has experienced which ADVANTAGE over a corporation?
Ease of formation
200
Alaska produces more salmon by the proud than any other state that exports salmon. This is an example of what type of ADVANTAGE?
Absolute
200
Hanes upgrades production routinely to produce thousands of items daily. Which type of manufacturing procedure will Hanes perform to keep up with production?
Mass production
200
When a government agency reports annually the total amount spent to pay employees, this information is useful for which measurement of economic activities?
GDP
200
Goodyear uses rubber to produce tires for cars, SUV’s, and trucks. Which type of manufacturing procedure is performed?
Materials processing
200
Bob decided to host a website that will allow his club members to purchase goods from one another. This is an example of what type of technology application?
E-commerce
300
Jason decided for long-term projects that he would allow employees to give input and for daily routines he would determine the necessary duties. This is an example of which style of management?
Mixed
300
An organization assisted two countries on settling a trade disagreement on tariffs. This action is an example of assistance provided by which international trade organization?
World Trade Organization
300
If an economist researches annually the total value of homes built, this information would be useful for which measurement of economic activities?
GDP
300
Jay sells basil plants grown in his garden to several local restaurants. What type of production is performed?
Extraction and cultivation
300
Cuba bans American products to be sold within its country. This is an example of which international trade barrier?
Embargoes
400
Sony produces thousands of electronics to serve international consumers. Which type of manufacturing procedure is performed?
Mass production
400
Jan coordinated access to open source software, office space, and equipment for her team. This is an example of which function of management?
Organizing
400
Several sales representatives suggested that their staff reflect their customer base, which includes customers all over America. Which social responsibility are they addressing?
Workplace diversity
400
United States has become globally known for its production of wheat more resourcefully. It can produce the product with less human resources. This is an example of what type of ADVANTAGE?
Comparative
400
A company spent $8,000 of its $97,000 workplace wellness budget on pedometers. What percent of its budget was used?
8%
500
Jose installs automated systems that will assist customers with opening bank accounts. This is an example of what type of technology application?
Articicial intelligence
500
Nabisco prepares tons of oats to be used for producing granola bars. Which type of manufacturing procedure is performed?
Materials processing
500
Keisha allowed her employees to plan the expansion project. This is an example of which style of management?
Strategic
500
If China has rising interest rates and inflation occurring across the country, this is an example of which factor that influences international currency exchange?
Economic conditions
500
During the renovation of the office building, Harry made sure that the call buttons located in the hallways were 42 inches above the floor for easier access. Which protection is Harry addressing?