City residents know the local government is facing a budget shortfall. The mayor gives a

speech presenting two options for reducing costs:

laying off employees or closing city parks one
day per week. He focuses on getting residents to agree that the second plan is best. Which
organizational pattern is he using?
A. Logical reasons
B. Problem-solution
C. Progressive-questions
D. Comparative Advantages


D

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According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. There may be a tendency for some individuals to develop a psychological dependence on TV that resembles addictive behavior and this is more likely to occur in women than in men. b. There may be a tendency for some individuals to develop a psychological dependence on TV that resembles addictive behavior and this is more likely to occur in men than in women. c. There are no studies in the literature that support the notion that TV addiction is a real phenomenon. d. Most of the research on TV addiction is research that could be characterized as “macro-level” research. e. None of the above is true.

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During a presentation, you should cite the sources of information

you use. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Wade leaves his home in California to visit his pen pal who lives in Asia. Though his friend’s family speaks English, Wade notices that his hosts speak very politely but slightly ambiguously. Wade is used to people saying exactly what they mean and getting to the point quickly. Which of the following cultural distinctions is seen in the given scenario?

a. Chronemics b. Context c. Power distance d. Long-term/short-term orientation

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