A Key Assumption That Underlines the Strategies of Most Banks,hotels,international

question 33

Multiple Choice

A key assumption that underlines the strategies of most banks,hotels,international airlines and Las Vegas casinos is:

• A)The customer is always right
• B)Cost efficiency is the main determinant of profitability
• C)A small minority of affluent or high spending customers contribute a large proportion of total profit
• D)Sustainable competitive advantage requires innovative product differentiation

Differentiate between exergonic and endergonic reactions, including their characteristics and significance in metabolism.

Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their relevance to biological systems.

Describe the concept of free energy and its role in determining the direction and spontaneity of chemical reactions.

Recognize the distinctions and relationships between kinetic and potential forms of energy.

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