Many Complex International Negotiations Devote a Great Deal of Time

question 23

Multiple Choice

Many complex international negotiations devote a great deal of time to the question of just who will be recognized and who can speak for others. The issue about participants can be decided by asking which of the following questions?

• A) Whose presence is likely to keep other parties from achieving their objectives?
• B) Whose presence is likely to help other parties achieve their objectives?
• C) Who could spoil the deal if they were excluded?
• D) All of the answers (less answer E) are correct
• E) None of the answers are correct

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Decentralized

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Centralized

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Hybrid

Combining two or more different technologies, components, or systems to produce a new or more efficient output.

Total Cost of Ownership

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