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Consider the Following Set of Flowcharting Symbols Along with the Case

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Consider the following set of flowcharting symbols along with the case as you respond to the next question: When the CEO of NTL Corporation resigned, the board of directors hired a recruitment firm to look for a replacement. The recruitment firm prepared several job announcements, then presented them to the board of directors. The board of directors approved one of the job announcements; the recruitment firm used it to advertise the position on the Internet and in relevant newspapers and professional publications. After receiving several applications, the recruitment firm selected a pool of ten to pass on to NTL's board of directors. The board of directors, with the assistance of the recruitment firm, went through three rounds of interviews, narrowing the pool from ten to three. Each of the three finalists prepared a presentation on the strategic future of NTL and delivered the presentation at a meeting of NTL shareholders. The board of directors then made the final choice for a new CEO. If the "recruiting firm" column of a systems flowchart includes "receive applications," it could be depicted with any of the following except:

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Urban Communities

Populated areas within cities or towns where individuals live in close proximity to one another, often characterized by higher density of buildings and services.

Rural Communities

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Subordinate

A person who is lower in rank or position, often subjected to the authority or control of another within an organization or hierarchy.

Massive Waves

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