When Multinational Firms Compare the Economic Performance of Different Affiliates,all

question 22

Multiple Choice

When multinational firms compare the economic performance of different affiliates,all but which one of the following has resulted?

• A)increased job satisfaction
• B)reduced employment
• C)introduction of teamwork
• D)intensification of work
• E)cost reduction

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Definitions:

Destination Contract

A contract specifying that the seller will bear the risk and the cost of delivering goods to a specific location.

Shipment Contract

A contractual agreement where the seller is obligated to transport goods to a specific destination, with risk passing to the buyer when the goods are delivered to the carrier.

F.O.B. Hilltop Farm

A shipping term indicating that the buyer assumes responsibility for the goods once they are shipped from Hilltop Farm.

Intrastate Trucking Company

A company that operates trucks only within the boundaries of a single state, not crossing any state lines.