What advantage of acquisitions was SBC Communications attempting to leverage with the acquisition of AT&T allowing the combined company to reduce R&D activities, headquarters staff and other operations?

a. gain control over proven new technical property
b. enhancing efficiency by combining operations and eliminating duplicative assets
c. manage the risk of investing in the development of new technologies
d. putting their capabilities to work in new markets


b

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Which type of communication strategy do these types of tactics represent? A) a decentralized communication strategy B) a pull communication strategy C) a centralized communication strategy D) a pulsing communication strategy E) a heavy-up communication strategy

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Which of the following best describes the pluralist view of conflict in the workplace?

A. Almost every issue that arises in the workplace is characterized by conflict between the interests of employers and employees. B. The fact that there are multiple parties to the employment relationship doesn't mean that there are also competing interests between them. C. Not all workplace issues can be thought of and resolved through a focus on shared interests between employers and employees. D. No government involvement. Very few issues that arise in the workplace are characterized by conflict between interests of employers and employees.

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An escalator clause ensures that the customer does not incur financial hardship as a result of increases to the cost of a product.

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

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________ are groups of people we try to emulate or whose approval concerns us.

A. Norm standard bearers B. Emulation groups C. Approval centers D. Reference groups E. Cultural norms

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