Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Practices

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the practices of Japanese MNCs in their operations in the United States?

• A) It is much easier for labor to organize the operation of a Japanese MNC than it is a U.S.-based firm.
• B) Japanese MNCs transfer a number of their practices (e.g., elimination of executive perks, use of work teams, emphasis on trust between workers and management, etc.).
• C) Sometimes the transfer of Japanese MNC practices is not successful, especially when sales decline.
• D) Even though Japanese MNCs do transfer Japanese practices to U.S. facilities, the truth is that employment practices still tend to be similar to those of U.S.-based firms.
• E) Language and cultural barriers can present a big problem for Japanese managers of U.S. operations.

Differentiate between domesticated and wild plant genetics.

Comprehend the relationship between plant domestication and human societal changes, including housing and population growth.

Identify key early farming communities and their locations.

Acknowledge significant contributions of diverse regions to domestication and agriculture.

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Definitions:

Price of Labor

The wage rate or compensation paid to employees for their work or services, determined by supply and demand in the labor market.

Isocost Line

A line that represents all combinations of inputs which cost the same total amount.

Capital

Resources, such as equipment, buildings, and machinery, used in production to create goods and services.

Labor

The human effort, both physical and mental, that is used in the production process to create goods and services.