A Six-Year Study in a Certain Country Found That Birth

question 32

Multiple Choice

A six-year study in a certain country found that birth weights of newborns were normally distributed, with a mean of 3758 grams and a standard deviation of 496 grams. What is the z-score for a newborn weighing 4000 grams?

• A)0.81
• B)0.73
• C)0.61
• D)0.49

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Definitions:

Global Corporation

A business entity that operates in multiple countries, often with a centralized headquarters but decentralized operations.

Autonomous Units

Divisions or segments within an organization that operate independently with their own budgets and decision-making powers.

Home-Country Nationals

Individuals who are citizens of the country where a multinational company originates, as opposed to host-country nationals or third-country nationals.

International Expansion

The process of a business extending its operations and market presence beyond its national borders.