Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Approach State

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the approach state and local governments take to influence the location decisions of businesses? State and local governments:

• A) often engage in fierce competition to attract businesses, including the offer of tax breaks, zoning changes, and financial aid.
• B) try to avoid competition with other areas, because such competition usually backfires and creates ill will.
• C) no longer pursue new businesses, because they have found that attempts to attract businesses are usually too expensive to justify the results.
• D) work primarily through the federal government and the Small Business Administration to obtain financial assistance for firms seeking to locate in their area.

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Definitions:

Nonadherence

The failure or refusal to comply with prescribed medical treatments or therapeutic regimens.

Patient Age

Refers to the chronological age of a patient which can influence their health status and the approach to medical treatment.

Continuum Theories

Theories that explain adherence with a single set of factors that should apply equally to all people.

Stage Theories

Theories that propose that people pass through discrete stages as they attempt to change a health behavior. Stage theories propose that different factors become important at different times, depending on a person’s stage.