Imagine That You Are the Judge Hearing a Motion for Summary

question 21

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are the judge hearing a Motion for Summary Judgment. The case before you concerns the former Vice-President of Marketing at May Department stores, who has recently been hired by Victoria's Secret.  May Department stores has sued to enforce the non-competition agreement in which the VP agreed not to work for firms competing directly against May Department store. Both parties agree that both stores sell women's intimate apparel, but to different ages of women, and to different customer bases. They also agree that about 8% of May's business is women's intimate apparel, while 98% of Victoria's business is women's intimate apparel. What should you decide?  ​

• A)even though both companies sell women's intimate apparel, there is no meaningful or material competition between them
• B)when both companies sell the same category of products,  in determining whether the companies are in competition, the sale of the products is important, not the percentages of overall sales of the product
• C)when both companies sell the same category of products, the fact that they both sell these products to women is important in determining whether the companies are in competition, not the ages of the women, nor the typical customer base

Distinguish between hard skills and soft skills in the medical assisting profession.

Understand the concept and importance of soft skills in professional settings.

Identify the characteristics and significance of knowledge in the workplace.

Recognize stressors and their impact on work and personal life.

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Definitions:

Nonpaying Consumers

Individuals who consume a product or service without directly contributing to its cost, often in the context of public goods.

Government

The organization or system through which a community or society is governed, often responsible for creating and enforcing laws.

Market Failure

A scenario where goods and services distributed by an unrestricted market fail to achieve efficiency, frequently making a case for governmental involvement.

Poor Information

A situation where individuals or entities make decisions based on incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading information.