Two Competing Companies Are Hooked Up to the Internet Through

question 43

Multiple Choice

Two competing companies are hooked up to the Internet through the same wiring.Each has the capacity to sever the connection,which would reduce the ability of both companies to communicate via e-mail with their clients,and thus impede their work.According to research on dilemmas,which of the following is most likely to happen?

• A) Both companies will be negatively affected if they are unaware of their ability to sever the connection.
• B) Both companies will probably each sever the connection,leading to the worst outcome for both companies.
• C) Both companies could be affected more negatively if only one company could sever the connection.
• D) Both companies are likely to form committees to decide how to proceed.

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