What Occurs When Two or More Companies Form a Temporary

question 104

Multiple Choice

What occurs when two or more companies form a temporary partnership or consortium for the purpose of capitalizing on some opportunity?

• A) Retrenchment
• B) A joint venture
• C) Liquidation
• D) Forward integration
• E) Divestiture

Know the basic operations and components involved in computer processing.

Understand the fundamental aspects of computer hardware and software.

Understand the regulations under the WARN Act regarding advance notice for layoffs.

Recognize violations of the Equal Pay Act and the criteria for equal pay for substantially equal work.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used in behavior modification strategies.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or behaviors that distinguish one individual from another, often described as patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.

Superego

Part of the human psyche, according to Freudian theory, that represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment (the conscience) and for future aspirations.