According to the theory of bureaucratic behavior, the objective of bureaucracy is
A) to maximize its own welfare, meaning that it seeks additional power and prestige.
B) to maximize consumers' surplus, meaning that it seeks additional regulatory powers.
C) to protect the industry it regulates, meaning that it seeks additional regulatory powers.
D) none of the above.
A
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a. Closure b. Improvisation c. Sensemaking d. Sensegiving
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a. Assault is an intentional, nonconsensual act that gives rise to the apprehension that a harmful or offensive contact is imminent. b. Assault is an intentional, nonconsensual act that gives rise to the fear that a harmful or offensive contact is imminent. c. Assault is a negligent, nonconsensual act that gives rise to the apprehension that a harmful or offensive contact is imminent. d. Assault is a negligent, nonconsensual act that gives rise to the fear that a harmful or offensive contact is imminent.
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its international operations to sign a statement in which they promise to comply with the FCPA. Griffin has refused to sign the AmTrain FCPA form. Which of the following best describes AmTrain's position when it receives the refusal? a. The refusal is a red flag that would require AmTrain to at least do additional due diligence on Griffin b. AmTrain has not violated the FCPA if it hires Griffin and he does something its agreement prohibits c. AmTrain is not subject to the FCPA when contracts are with government agencies and not private foreign companies d. AmTrain has violated the FCPA by attempting to deal with Griffin
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)