In 1958, in response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik, the U.S. Department of Defense established ________

A) Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)
B) Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
C) Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
D) Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)


A

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An optimize position strategy differs from a harvest strategy in that an optimize position strategy ________

A) involves a conscious effort to reduce the customer base in order to reach a more profitable level of business B) is used to protect an attractive market position in which the business dominates with respect to competitive position C) is an offensive strategic market plan that seeks to improve a business's competitive position in an attractive segment of the market D) is used to maximize profits and cash flow as a business slowly exits a product-market E) is used for exiting a market by selling or closing down the business or eliminating the product

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What is the best motivation suggestion for sales managers?

A) Use external motivation methods exclusively because of their success. B) Recognize that internal motives are consistent throughout a sales career. C) Recognize that external motivation has almost no impact on performance. D) Attempt to motivate with a mix of external rewards and internal satisfaction. E) Employees who do not respond to external motivation will never perform well.

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A team of 13 has been formed to work on a time sensitive project. The team members are geographically separated which makes arranging meeting times difficult. The one advantage that the group has is that they have worked together on a team before and have similar opinions and attitudes. Do you think the team in the case above is an effective team? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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Kasey is 72 years old. She purchased a single life annuity contract that will pay her $10,000 per year for 15 years. The expected return under the contract is:

A. $219,000. B. $384,000. C. $10,000. D. $150,000.

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