An Increase in the Expected Rate of Inflation Will ________

question 97

Multiple Choice

An increase in the expected rate of inflation will ________ the expected return on bonds relative to the that on ________ assets,everything else held constant.

• A)reduce;financial
• B)reduce;real
• C)raise;financial
• D)raise;real

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Definitions:

External Organizational Environment

Constitutes the outside forces, including economic, political, technological, and social factors, that affect an organization's operations.

Industry Environment

The external factors including economic, political, regulatory, and social that affect the operational, financial, and competitive landscape of industry sectors.

BCG Matrix

A strategic business tool designed by the Boston Consulting Group that evaluates the relative performance of an organization's product portfolio based on market growth rate and market share.

Cash Cows

Products or business units that generate significantly more money than they consume, often providing the bulk of a company's profit.