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Muscle/Skeletal System

Muscle/Skeletal System

Aerobic training ____.​

a. makes skeletal muscles become rigid and stiff
 
b. ​produces muscle fibers with little endurance

c. promotes synthesis of actin and myosin

d. makes skeletal muscles more resistant to fatigue

e. produces muscle fibers that fatigue quickly

General Biology   ceemae   41   2   bio_man   6 hours ago

Selfridge fell victim to various demons and vices and was ousted from the company he had founded.

Selfridge fell victim to various demons and vices and was ousted from the company he had founded.

Selfridge fell victim to various demons and vices and was ousted from the company he had founded.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   19   2   6 hours ago

Swedish furniture retailer IKEA pulled meatballs from its cafeterias and grocery sections in several ...

Swedish furniture retailer IKEA pulled meatballs from its cafeterias and grocery sections in several ...

Swedish furniture retailer IKEA pulled meatballs from its cafeterias and grocery sections in several countries after food inspectors found some samples that contained horse meat.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   8   2   6 hours ago

Japanese retailers traditionally offered few extra services to clientele; their stock was chosen not ...

Japanese retailers traditionally offered few extra services to clientele; their stock was chosen not ...

Japanese retailers traditionally offered few extra services to clientele; their stock was chosen not according to consumer demand but, rather, according to purchasing preferences of the stores.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   3   2   6 hours ago

The reason why Saks Fifth Avenue has licensed stores in the Middle East is to limit their risk when ...

The reason why Saks Fifth Avenue has licensed stores in the Middle East is to limit their risk when ...

The reason why Saks Fifth Avenue has licensed stores in the Middle East is to limit their risk when targeting unfamiliar, difficult-to-enter markets.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Retailers may have a difficult time crossing borders if they fail to appreciate similarities in ...

Retailers may have a difficult time crossing borders if they fail to appreciate similarities in ...

Retailers may have a difficult time crossing borders if they fail to appreciate similarities in retailing environments, and consumer behavior and preferences.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Walmart's international expansion in the mid-1990s coincided with disappointing financial results ...

Walmart's international expansion in the mid-1990s coincided with disappointing financial results ...

Walmart's international expansion in the mid-1990s coincided with disappointing financial results in its home market.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   2   2   6 hours ago

Walmart pulled out of Germany; Best Buy closed several stores in China. These examples illustrate ...

Walmart pulled out of Germany; Best Buy closed several stores in China. These examples illustrate ...

Walmart pulled out of Germany; Best Buy closed several stores in China. These examples illustrate that it is not possible to export a retail business model that has proven successful in the domestic market.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   2   2   6 hours ago

Germany's Aldi and Lidl ("Where quality is cheaper!") and France's Leader Price ("Le Prix La ...

Germany's Aldi and Lidl ("Where quality is cheaper!") and France's Leader Price ("Le Prix La ...

Germany's Aldi and Lidl ("Where quality is cheaper!") and France's Leader Price ("Le Prix La Qualit en Plus!") are among the most popular discount retailers.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   3   3   proshendo   6 hours ago

Today, "conbinis" are ubiquitous in Japan, with more than 43,000 store locations.

Today, "conbinis" are ubiquitous in Japan, with more than 43,000 store locations.

Today, "conbinis" are ubiquitous in Japan, with more than 43,000 store locations.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   2   2   6 hours ago

Nakumatt, is a supermarket chain in Kenya, where people go to show that they are educated and ...

Nakumatt, is a supermarket chain in Kenya, where people go to show that they are educated and ...

Nakumatt, is a supermarket chain in Kenya, where people go to show that they are educated and prosperous and cognizant of larger affairs.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   2   2   6 hours ago

When Carrefour, Tesco, or Walmart set up shop in developing countries, they provide customers with ...

When Carrefour, Tesco, or Walmart set up shop in developing countries, they provide customers with ...

When Carrefour, Tesco, or Walmart set up shop in developing countries, they provide customers with access to more products but at higher prices than were available previously. This is an example of global retailing.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   3   2   6 hours ago

A variety of environmental factors have combined to push retailers out of their home markets in ...

A variety of environmental factors have combined to push retailers out of their home markets in ...

A variety of environmental factors have combined to push retailers out of their home markets in search of opportunities around the globe. All of the following reasons are responsible for such a move except:
A) saturation of the home-country market.
B) a recession in the home-country.
C) strict regulation on store development.
D) high operating costs.
E) high population growth.

Marketing   derro   7   3   freshco   6 hours ago

Saks Fifth Avenue has ________ stores in the Middle East.

Saks Fifth Avenue has ________ stores in the Middle East.

Saks Fifth Avenue has ________ stores in the Middle East.
A) licensed
B) organic
C) franchise
D) joint venture
E) own-label focus

Marketing   derro   2   3   apuchicando   6 hours ago

The entry global retailing market expansion strategies include all of the following except:

The entry global retailing market expansion strategies include all of the following except:

The entry global retailing market expansion strategies include all of the following except:
A) franchise.
B) chain acquisition.
C) departmental stores.
D) joint ventures.
E) organic.

Marketing   logiol22   3   2   6 hours ago

When Walmart stores first expanded into Mexico, management established a joint venture with the ...

When Walmart stores first expanded into Mexico, management established a joint venture with the ...

When Walmart stores first expanded into Mexico, management established a joint venture with the country's largest retailer. Judging by the approach Walmart used, management must have viewed Mexico as:
A) culturally close and easy to enter.
B) culturally distant and easy to enter.
C) culturally close and difficult to enter.
D) culturally distant and difficult to enter.
E) cultur

Marketing   derro   4   2   6 hours ago

Products that belong to the category of "game changers" are considered as ________ innovations.

Products that belong to the category of "game changers" are considered as ________ innovations.

Products that belong to the category of "game changers" are considered as ________ innovations.
A) new product
B) line extensions
C) continuous
D) dynamically continuous
E) discontinuous

Marketing   derro   6   3   proshendo   6 hours ago

Where in the axis that differentiates between retailers does IKEA fall?

Where in the axis that differentiates between retailers does IKEA fall?

Where in the axis that differentiates between retailers does IKEA fall?
A) quadrant A
B) quadrant B
C) quadrant C
D) quadrant D
E) quadrant E

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Dollar stores are classified under:

Dollar stores are classified under:

Dollar stores are classified under:
A) Convenience stores.
B) Specialty retailers.
C) Discount retailers.
D) Hard discounters.
E) Category killers.

Marketing   derro   4   2   6 hours ago

Before executives at Ben & Jerry's Homemade launched their ice cream in the United Kingdom, the ...

Before executives at Ben & Jerry's Homemade launched their ice cream in the United Kingdom, the ...

Before executives at Ben & Jerry's Homemade launched their ice cream in the United Kingdom, the company conducted extensive research to determine whether the package design effectively communicated the brand's "super premium" position. This is an example of dual-extension strategy.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

All of the following stores are categorized as "superstores" except:

All of the following stores are categorized as "superstores" except:

All of the following stores are categorized as "superstores" except:
A) Toys "R" Us.
B) Home Depot.
C) IKEA.
D) Babies "R" Us.
E) The Body Shop.

Marketing   derro   3   2   6 hours ago

Due to the European Commission's regulation, McDonald's can only give away soft plastic toys with ...

Due to the European Commission's regulation, McDonald's can only give away soft plastic toys with ...

Due to the European Commission's regulation, McDonald's can only give away soft plastic toys with its Happy Meals in Europe.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   2   3   proshendo   6 hours ago

When Walmart entered the German market, ________ were already entrenched.

When Walmart entered the German market, ________ were already entrenched.

When Walmart entered the German market, ________ were already entrenched.
A) Specialty retailers
B) Discount retailers
C) Hard discounters
D) Hypermarkets
E) Supermarkets

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Departmentalized, single-story retail establishments that offer food and nonfood items, mostly on a ...

Departmentalized, single-story retail establishments that offer food and nonfood items, mostly on a ...

Departmentalized, single-story retail establishments that offer food and nonfood items, mostly on a self-service basis are called:
A) Specialty retailers.
B) Supermarkets.
C) Convenience stores.
D) Discount retailers.
E) Hyper markets.

Marketing   logiol22   2   2   6 hours ago

Channel decisions are important because:

Channel decisions are important because:

Channel decisions are important because:
A) commitments are flexible.
B) relationships change with time.
C) it is expensive to terminate.
D) issues can be solved by arbitration.
E) local laws do not protect agreements.

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Before Ben & Jerry's launched their ice cream in the United Kingdom, the company conducted ...

Before Ben & Jerry's launched their ice cream in the United Kingdom, the company conducted ...

Before Ben & Jerry's launched their ice cream in the United Kingdom, the company conducted extensive research to determine whether the package design was appropriate. The research indicated that British consumers perceived the colors differently than U.S. consumers. The package design was changed accordingly. This type of strategy can be defined as:
A) product-communications extens

Marketing   derro   2   3   apuchicando   6 hours ago

"Nakumatt" is a supermarket chain in:

"Nakumatt" is a supermarket chain in:

"Nakumatt" is a supermarket chain in:
A) Kenya.
B) India.
C) Japan.
D) Korea.
E) Indonesia.

Marketing   derro   2   3   proshendo   6 hours ago

Maslow's hierarchy of needs provide a useful framework for understanding how and why local products ...

Maslow's hierarchy of needs provide a useful framework for understanding how and why local products ...

Maslow's hierarchy of needs provide a useful framework for understanding how and why local products and brands can be extended beyond home-country borders. How can Maslow's needs hierarchy be used in global marketing?

Marketing   derro   3   2   6 hours ago

"Organized retail" is a term used to describe:

"Organized retail" is a term used to describe:

"Organized retail" is a term used to describe:
A) modern chain stores.
B) grocery stores.
C) local retail chains.
D) supermarkets.
E) hypermarkets.

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Marketers in Gillette's Parker Pen subsidiary focused on upscale shoppers in Malaysia and ...

Marketers in Gillette's Parker Pen subsidiary focused on upscale shoppers in Malaysia and ...

Marketers in Gillette's Parker Pen subsidiary focused on upscale shoppers in Malaysia and Singapore. This is an example which coincides with the Maslow's hierarchy related to
A) self-esteem
B) physiological needs
C) security
D) self actualization
E) social needs

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Nestl in Brazil is using door-to-door selling to reach low-income neighborhoods; Dell computers ...

Nestl in Brazil is using door-to-door selling to reach low-income neighborhoods; Dell computers ...

Nestl in Brazil is using door-to-door selling to reach low-income neighborhoods; Dell computers provides home delivery for its products; Avon is using sales representatives and other companies are using other methods to reach consumers. Describe different channels that can be used for reaching the customers.

Marketing   logiol22   4   3   apuchicando   6 hours ago

Tesco made vigorous effort to penetrate the U.S. market.

Tesco made vigorous effort to penetrate the U.S. market.

Tesco made vigorous effort to penetrate the U.S. market.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   2   3   freshco   6 hours ago

The "wave" that appears on red Coke cans and bottle labels is an example of a brand symbol.

The "wave" that appears on red Coke cans and bottle labels is an example of a brand symbol.

The "wave" that appears on red Coke cans and bottle labels is an example of a brand symbol.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   2   2   6 hours ago

The cherry picker is most interested in developing a market for a new product, which helps an ...

The cherry picker is most interested in developing a market for a new product, which helps an ...

The cherry picker is most interested in developing a market for a new product, which helps an expanding international company.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

Apple's retail stores reinforce the brand's hip, cool image.

Apple's retail stores reinforce the brand's hip, cool image.

Apple's retail stores reinforce the brand's hip, cool image.
[True or False]

Marketing   logiol22   2   3   freshco   6 hours ago

It is advisable to treat local distributors as temporary market-entry vehicles.

It is advisable to treat local distributors as temporary market-entry vehicles.

It is advisable to treat local distributors as temporary market-entry vehicles.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   2   3   apuchicando   6 hours ago

"Intel inside" campaign promoting both the Intel Corporation and its Pentium-brand processors in ...

"Intel inside" campaign promoting both the Intel Corporation and its Pentium-brand processors in ...

"Intel inside" campaign promoting both the Intel Corporation and its Pentium-brand processors in conjunction with advertising for various brands of personal computers is an example of:
A) brand equity.
B) brand symbol.
C) co-branding.
D) brand extension.
E) brand loyalty.

Marketing   logiol22   2   2   6 hours ago

The first step in the guidelines to help newcomers in choosing a channel intermediary is to let the ...

The first step in the guidelines to help newcomers in choosing a channel intermediary is to let the ...

The first step in the guidelines to help newcomers in choosing a channel intermediary is to let the distributors select the business.
[True or False]

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

A distributor with good contacts may appear to be the obvious choice in terms of generating quick ...

A distributor with good contacts may appear to be the obvious choice in terms of generating quick ...

A distributor with good contacts may appear to be the obvious choice in terms of generating quick sales and revenues but may not be the best one.  Which of the guidelines for companies selecting independent distributors is this statement referring to?
A) Select distributors; don't let them select you.
B) Look for distributors capable of developing markets.
C) Give local distribut

Marketing   derro   2   2   6 hours ago

When companies adopt an indirect involvement channel they have all of the following activities except:

When companies adopt an indirect involvement channel they have all of the following activities except:

When companies adopt an indirect involvement channel they have all of the following activities except:
A) utilize independent agents.
B) use distributors.
C) utilize retailers.
D) establish their own sales force.
E) utilize those who have network of stores.

Marketing   derro   2   3   freshco   6 hours ago