Which of the Following Is a Language and Communication Issue

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a language and communication issue that poses a challenge to many global virtual teams?

• A) lack of qualified translators
• B) variations in equipment speed
• C) lack of visible nonverbal cues
• D) variations in time expectations

Analyze the shortsightedness effect and its impact on political decision-making and economic policy.

Explain the dynamics of representative democracy and its potential to lead to inefficient government programs due to the distribution of costs and benefits.

Understand the lack of incentives for operational efficiency in the public sector and the factors contributing to it.

Recognize the predictable side effects of increased government activity, such as rent-seeking behavior.

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Definitions:

North American Free Trade Agreement

A trilateral trade bloc in North America created by Canada, Mexico, and the United States to reduce trading costs, increase business investment, and help North America be more competitive in the global marketplace.

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

An international treaty created to reduce trade barriers and promote international commerce through the reduction of tariffs and quotas.

Free Trade

Cross-border commerce without the imposition of tariffs, quotas, or any restrictions, allowed to unfold naturally.

Trade Restrictions

Measures implemented by governments to control the flow of goods and services across borders, which may include tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.