The Act of Buying a Commodity in One Market at a Lower

question 65

Multiple Choice

The act of buying a commodity in one market at a lower price and selling it in another market at a higher price is known as:

• A) buying long.
• B) selling short.
• C) a tariff.
• D) arbitrage.

Comprehend the central role of self-esteem in human relations and its effects.

Explain the principles and importance of Total Quality Management (TQM) in modern organizations.

Recognize Frederick Taylor's contributions to the field of management, specifically his development of scientific management and the optimum shovel.

Analyze how Taylor's principles of scientific management were applied to increase productivity, with a focus on the case of the optimum shovel.

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