Paulina, the CEO of a steel company, invites Joseph, the representative of a potential partner firm, to visit her company. She is careful not to stress on Joseph's religious background as a means to start off a conversation. Instead, she maintains a strictly professional conversation with Joseph and stays neutral to his religious background. Which of the following biases does Paulina avoid in the given scenario?
A. Gender bias
B. Ethnicity bias
C. Age bias
D. Disability bias
Answer: B
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A. is the strongest force among the five forces that drive profitability in an industry. B. has about the same impact as bargaining power and leverage that large customers are able to exercise. C. is less important than competitive pressure associated with the potential entry of new competitors. D. is less strong than the competitive pressures that stem from the ready availability of attractively priced substitute products. E. emerges from close collaboration with suppliers and the competitive pressures that such collaboration creates.
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United States. In addition to the safety issue, the FDA is concerned that children might be attracted to this product because they come in flavors other than traditional menthol, such as bubble gum, chocolate, and strawberry. The FDA wants this product to go through the same rigorous testing that drugs must go through before being marketed. However, the FDA's authority over this product is questioned. While Congress has recently given the FDA authority over tobacco products, this is not a tobacco product and the Electronic Cigarette Association is fighting the ban.Refer to E-cigarettes. Marketers of the e-cigarette claim that they are not marketing the product to children, particularly because a starter kit costs over $100. Which economic factor are the marketers claiming will likely keep this product out of the hands of children? A. income B. inflation C. recession D. purchasing power E. interest rates
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