________ play an important role in shipping because of their flexibility in operation and the improved highway systems.

A. Oil pipelines
B. Cables
C. Trucks
D. Railroads


Answer: C

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A. values among potential customers. B. the likelihood that an acquisitions might occur. C. manufacturing processes and procedures. D. population variables. E. forces originating inside the organization.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1.For most nations, the ratio of imports to total purchases in the public sector is much higher than in the private sector. 2.According to the U.S. Buy American Act, federal government agencies cannot purchase materials and products from U.S. suppliers if their prices are higher than those of foreign competitors. 3.For the United States, the Buy American Act has tended to increase consumer surplus for U.S. buyers of protected merchandise. 4.An effective Buy American law would tend to increase U.S. producer surplus at the expense of U.S. consumer surplus. 5.An effective Buy American law results in deadweight welfare losses for the United States in the form of the protective effect and consumption effect.

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The following information relates to the Stork Company: Paid note payable $ 150 Bought equipment 1260 Depreciation expense 1,500 Net income 5,000 Paid dividends 500 Issued bonds payable 1,100 Issued common stock 900 Sold land 3,400 ? What is the net cash provided by financing activities?

A) $1,350 B) $1,850 C) $2,350 D) $5,850

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Interviews with industry experts-individuals knowledgeable about the firm and the industry-may help formulate the marketing research problem. Which of the following statements is true about interviews with industry experts?

A) These experts may be found both inside and outside the firm. B) Typically, expert information is obtained by unstructured personal interviews without administering a formal questionnaire. C) It is helpful to prepare a list of topics to be covered during the interview. D) All of the above are true.

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