Based on the Weight of the Consumer Price Index (CPI),the

question 104

Multiple Choice

Based on the weight of the consumer price index (CPI) ,the price of rental housing increases by 15 percent and that of owned housing by 5 percent.During the same year,the price of gasoline falls by 22 percent.We can say that

• A) the CPI would definitely fall during the year in question.
• B) the CPI would definitely rise during the year in question.
• C) all other factors being constant,it is likely the CPI would rise during the year in question.
• D) all other factors being constant,it is likely the CPI would fall during the year in question.
• E) all other factors being constant,the CPI would change by about 6 percent because that is the average housing change plus the average gasoline change.

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Acknowledge the traits relevant to adapting to change and learning from experience.

Understand the importance and impact of different types of skills (conceptual, cognitive, interpersonal, technical) in varying management roles.

Identify the relationship between personality traits (such as emotional maturity, locus of control, need for achievement) and managerial effectiveness.

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