What Happened to the Global Distribution of Wealth by the End

question 47

Multiple Choice

What happened to the global distribution of wealth by the end of the twentieth century?

• A) The distribution of wealth became more egalitarian than it had previously been.
• B) Wealth became concentrated in small groups of rich people scattered around the world.
• C) Access to wealth required turning away from the global economy.
• D) Regional disparities of wealth decreased as manufacturing industries spread wealth to the workers.

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Definitions:

Organizational Politics

The activities within an organization aimed at improving someone's status or position and are often seen as self-serving at the expense of the company.

Dependence Perspective

The point of view that a person accrues power by being dependent on that person for things they value.

Empowering Staff

The process of giving employees more authority and responsibility to make decisions and act upon them within their roles.

Dependence Perspective

A viewpoint focusing on how entities rely on each other, often highlighting power imbalances and interdependencies.