Solved

Whether We Like It or Not, Global Climate Change Will

question 309

Multiple Choice

Whether we like it or not, global climate change will have pronounced effects on the world we live in. Oddly enough, climate change brings with it some minor positive effects. For instance, the frost-free growing season will lengthen. This means that farmers will have a longer period of time in which to grow crops. Ultimately, some farmers may be able to plant and harvest two crops per year, rather than just one. But for every positive effect, there are ten negative ones. Temperatures will continue to rise. Of course, this could spell the doom for polar ice caps. Climate change also brings with it changes in precipitation patterns. More precipitation is expected for the northern U.S., while much less is expected for the Southwest. But perhaps more than anything else, climate change could devastate our coastal cities. Experts estimate that sea levels will rise one to four feet within the next sixty years. So, while not all of the results of climate change are negative, we clearly stand to lose more than we gain.
Which of the following logical inferences can be made based on information found in the passage?

Definitions:

Horizontal Fit

The alignment and integration of an organization's practices, processes, and strategies in a way that they support and reinforce each other.

Innovative Behaviours

Actions or tendencies of individuals or organizations geared towards the discovery, creation, and implementation of new ideas, products, or processes.

Compensation Strategies

The planning and implementation methods used by businesses to reward employees financially for their work and performance.

Contingency View

A management perspective emphasizing that organizational strategies and structures should vary according to the situation or environment.