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minty_icy   295   2 Replies

Anonymous

Why are projects often underfunded in the concept stage?

Why are projects often underfunded in the concept stage?

Why are projects often underfunded in the concept stage?

Louie928   553   5 Replies

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Kutthroat Kane

Hi this is a Buisness and society, sustainability work

Hi this is a Buisness and society, sustainability work

I am having troubles understanding this, can you explain, resume this article to me, to understand what is happening

Catracho   32   1 Reply

bio_man

What features characterize the political ideology called pluralism? (4 Questions)

What features characterize the political ideology called pluralism? (4 Questions)

What features characterize the political ideology called pluralism?

Communists believe that a violent revolution is needed to seize control over resources, wish to eliminate political opposition, and do what else?

What does a re

Mkersey12   33   1 Reply

pulseh14

What factors contributed to the decline of centrally planned economies? (4 Questions)

What factors contributed to the decline of centrally planned economies? (4 Questions)

What factors contributed to the decline of centrally planned economies?

Which economic system strives toward low unemployment, low poverty, steady economic growth, and an equitable distribution of wealth?

Laissez-faire economics

brigettelearn   36   1 Reply

justinw2200

Which legal system decides cases by interpreting the law on the basis of tradition, precedent, and u

Which legal system decides cases by interpreting the law on the basis of tradition, precedent, and u

Which legal system decides cases by interpreting the law on the basis of tradition, precedent, and usage?

Which legal system is based on a detailed set of written rules and statutes that constitute a legal code?

A legal traditio

Hypnoeyes20   34   1 Reply

jazhill8

What are some examples of intellectual property rights?

What are some examples of intellectual property rights?

What are some examples of intellectual property rights?

What are the different types of industrial property?

Laws that hold manufacturers, sellers, individuals, and others responsible for damage, injury, or death caused by defec

yaidcatall   37   1 Reply

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Cadesin6

(4 Questions) - The essence of which philosophy is captured by the expression

(4 Questions) - The essence of which philosophy is captured by the expression

The essence of which philosophy is captured by the expression, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”?

Possible consequences of corruption include what?

What are some criteria a product must meet to be Fair Trade certified?

randomtings43   33   1 Reply

skypeaches

Ethical Challenge

Ethical Challenge

You are the proprietor of a fledgling computer graphics company in Shanghai, China. The sophisticated business application software you need for your business normally sells for 2,900 renminbi (around $350) at computer stores in Shanghai and onlin

david fabos   57   1 Reply

monithedoll

Teaming Up

Teaming Up

Debate Project. Two groups of four students each will debate the ethics of doing business in countries with totalitarian governments. After the first student from each side has spoken, the second student will question the opposing side’s arguments

emnevius   37   1 Reply

DEMarcet13

What more do you think that the international business community could do to protect intellectual pr

What more do you think that the international business community could do to protect intellectual pr

What more do you think that the international business community could do to protect intellectual property rights?

asprague24   271   1 Reply

suiren

Are international companies simply afraid to speak out against counterfeiting in potentially lucrati

Are international companies simply afraid to speak out against counterfeiting in potentially lucrati

Are international companies simply afraid to speak out against counterfeiting in potentially lucrative emerging markets for fear of being denied access to them?

LookshaC4   34   1 Reply

whatsupgirl16

By using the latest technologies, people can often create prefect clones of original works. How are

By using the latest technologies, people can often create prefect clones of original works. How are

By using the latest technologies, people can often create prefect clones of original works. How are the Internet and the latest digital technologies influencing intellectual property laws?

Mikhailsanu19   36   1 Reply

jmarc

Locate information on the Tiffany versus eBay lawsuit and identify each sides arguments and who prev

Locate information on the Tiffany versus eBay lawsuit and identify each sides arguments and who prev

Locate information on the Tiffany versus eBay lawsuit and identify each sides arguments and who prevailed. What are the implications of that lawsuit for the sale of counterfeits in online auctions?

ebert   39   1 Reply

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einstein

Tools for service design include all of the following EXCEPT:

Tools for service design include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. ethnography
b. quality function deployment
c. Ishikawa’s framework
d. co-joint analysis

DorisKarras   37   1 Reply

TheOGFunk

For this assignment, you may either invent and describe a company or describe a company for which ...

For this assignment, you may either invent and describe a company or describe a company for which ...

For this assignment, you may either invent and describe a company or describe a company for which you work. Develop a 1-page memo in which you describe for your current employees a community outreach program that your company is going to begin sponso

lyoung20   588   6 Replies

TentaQueen

The probability that the project will require more than 49 weeks? How do you do b. and c.? Part a ...

The probability that the project will require more than 49 weeks? How do you do b. and c.? Part a ...

The following precedence diagram reflects three time estimates for each activity. Determine:

Path     to-tm-tp
1-2         8-8-8
2-3      11-12-13
2-4        

jgosset2   1931   12 Replies

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PPsaks2

What theory of motivation is related to the idea that customers desire a state of balance called homeostasis?

What theory of motivation is related to the idea that customers desire a state of balance called homeostasis?

What theory of motivation is related to the idea that customers desire a state of balance called homeostasis?

▸ Need theory

▸ Expectancy theory

▸ Drive theory

▸ Instinct theory

Izzydhindsa   264   3 Replies

kwashington67

Sam Bolton hums the Purina Cat Chow jingle as he drives down the expressway. A thought suddenly ...

Sam Bolton hums the Purina Cat Chow jingle as he drives down the expressway. A thought suddenly ...

[html]Sam Bolton hums the Purina Cat Chow jingle as he drives down the expressway. A thought suddenly occurs to Sam: "Why am I humming this stupid jingle? I don't buy this stuff; in fact, I don't even have a cat." Sam knows this jingle is ________.

victor.m.rojas2   191   1 Reply

amw87470

When companies make false claims about how environmentally friendly their products are, ________ has occurred.

When companies make false claims about how environmentally friendly their products are, ________ has occurred.

When companies make false claims about how environmentally friendly their products are, ________ has occurred.

▸ phishing

▸ deceptive advertising

▸ eco-lying

▸ greenwashing

dupoyjohn134   276   2 Replies

dupoyjohn134

Which of the following qualities is a requirement for products to qualify for a listing on Amazon's ...

Which of the following qualities is a requirement for products to qualify for a listing on Amazon's ...

Which of the following qualities is a requirement for products to qualify for a listing on Amazon's Vine Web site?

▸ White

▸ Pink

▸ Green

▸ Blue

jaspinder kaur   195   1 Reply

osvaldoguzman

What is relationship marketing? Why is it so widely practiced by today's marketers?

What is relationship marketing? Why is it so widely practiced by today's marketers?

What is relationship marketing? Why is it so widely practiced by today's marketers?

Villerys39   167   1 Reply

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Kailz1218

A fad is a relatively long-term acceptance cycle in today's marketplace because of the money ...

A fad is a relatively long-term acceptance cycle in today's marketplace because of the money ...

A fad is a relatively long-term acceptance cycle in today's marketplace because of the money necessary to develop the fad.

▸ true

▸ false

Izzydhindsa   179   1 Reply

n00835996

Which of the following is NOT one of the three distinct stages of gift-giving rituals?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three distinct stages of gift-giving rituals?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three distinct stages of gift-giving rituals?

▸ Gestation

▸ Reformulation

▸ Presentation

▸ Convention

banggedung   164   2 Replies

banggedung

Describe the three functional areas of a cultural system.

Describe the three functional areas of a cultural system.

Describe the three functional areas of a cultural system.

mrive3127   160   1 Reply

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Nikki_LYNN

The mental characteristics of people and the way they relate to their environment and social group ...

The mental characteristics of people and the way they relate to their environment and social group ...

The mental characteristics of people and the way they relate to their environment and social group are called ecology.

▸ true

▸ false

Lighting2551   165   1 Reply

h00304413

________ refers to analytical techniques that combine data on consumer expenditures and other ...

________ refers to analytical techniques that combine data on consumer expenditures and other ...

________ refers to analytical techniques that combine data on consumer expenditures and other socioeconomic factors with geographic information.

▸ Geodemography

▸ Senior market

▸ Perceived age

▸ Consumer identity renaissance

Famwam   160   1 Reply

uglyboy121

Members of which of the following age cohorts are part of today's senior market?

Members of which of the following age cohorts are part of today's senior market?

Members of which of the following age cohorts are part of today's senior market?

▸ The War Baby Generation

▸ Generation Y

▸ Generation X

▸ Generation Z

FAITHBELLE   149   1 Reply

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nick1116

Which of the following best explains why marketers view teens as "consumers-in-training"?

Which of the following best explains why marketers view teens as "consumers-in-training"?

[html]Which of the following best explains why marketers view teens as "consumers-in-training"?

▸ Teenagers have little influence on their families' purchase decisions, but they carefully watch and model the consumer behavior of their parents.

▸ Te

meikunn2565   138   1 Reply

brigettelearn

Which of the following statements about teenagers is true?

Which of the following statements about teenagers is true?

[html]Which of the following statements about teenagers is true?

▸ The concept of being a teenager is a relatively new historical development that did not exist prior to about 60 to 70 years ago.

▸ The concept of a teenager began to appear in Weste

gcd99br   152   1 Reply

anuja709

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic conflicts common to all teens?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic conflicts common to all teens?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic conflicts common to all teens?

▸ Idealism vs. activism

▸ Autonomy vs. belonging

▸ Rebellion vs. conformity

▸ Narcissism vs. conformity

suiren   467   3 Replies

whoohoo8

What are age cohorts? Briefly explain how marketers use age cohorts to segment markets.

What are age cohorts? Briefly explain how marketers use age cohorts to segment markets.

What are age cohorts? Briefly explain how marketers use age cohorts to segment markets.

rizumidancer   156   1 Reply

Btllllll

An age cohort consists of people of similar ages who have similar experiences.

An age cohort consists of people of similar ages who have similar experiences.

An age cohort consists of people of similar ages who have similar experiences.

▸ true

▸ false

emlaai   155   1 Reply

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Dogggg

Age cohorts share similar problems because they are more genetically similar than are people from ...

Age cohorts share similar problems because they are more genetically similar than are people from ...

Age cohorts share similar problems because they are more genetically similar than are people from other types of cohorts.

▸ true

▸ false

msouthern   183   2 Replies

msouthern

People born between World War I and World War II belong to the Silent Generation.

People born between World War I and World War II belong to the Silent Generation.

People born between World War I and World War II belong to the Silent Generation.

▸ true

▸ false

snowicefox17   152   1 Reply

aishasu

People born between 1946 and 1964 belong to ________.

People born between 1946 and 1964 belong to ________.

People born between 1946 and 1964 belong to ________.

▸ The Interbellum Generation

▸ Generation X

▸ Generation Y

▸ The Baby Boomer Generation

zar   142   1 Reply

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blazeypooh

Define a subculture.

Define a subculture.

Define a subculture.

alekhsiang   149   2 Replies

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alekhsiang

Japan is a very tightly knit culture with rich history and social identification. In this culture, ...

Japan is a very tightly knit culture with rich history and social identification. In this culture, ...

[html]Japan is a very tightly knit culture with rich history and social identification. In this culture, people tend to infer meanings that go beyond the spoken word. This classifies Japan as a ________ culture.

▸ progressive

▸ low-context

▸ high-

tlc_71111   138   1 Reply

NicoleLove

The process whereby a product formerly associated with a specific ethnic group is detached from its ...

The process whereby a product formerly associated with a specific ethnic group is detached from its ...

The process whereby a product formerly associated with a specific ethnic group is detached from its roots and marketed to other subcultures is called ________.

▸ acculturation

▸ de-culturization

▸ de-ethnicization

▸ warming

meikunn2565   152   2 Replies

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meikunn2565

________ group members tend to be tightly knit, and they infer meaning that goes beyond the spoken word.

________ group members tend to be tightly knit, and they infer meaning that goes beyond the spoken word.

________ group members tend to be tightly knit, and they infer meaning that goes beyond the spoken word.

▸ Mid-content culture

▸ Low-content culture

▸ High-content culture

▸ Host culture

Yessi15   162   1 Reply

Isack