SAGE News Clips: Online Gambling and Sports BettingDescription: The New York attorney general is accusing FanDuel of online gambling and sports betting, while FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles urges customers to keep playing. Boston-based DraftKings is also outraged over the NY attorney's statements. We hear from DraftKings legal advisor Martha Coakley who states that the argument that this amounts to online gambling is "flawed." Other New York-based attorneys are also irritated by the NY attorney general's statements using lottery tickets as an example of other games in New York that "take absolutely no skill whatsoever" and are not considered gambling.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 129 and watch the video. When you've finished

watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT true about contemporary organizations such as DraftKings and FanDuel?

A. They are characterized by a "bigger is better" philosophy.
B. They are likely to focus on their core competencies rather than provide many products and/or services.
C. They seek to streamline their systems of production.
D. They are less hierarchial than traditional organizations.


Answer: A

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