Imagine You Are Giving a Presentation About the Need for a Greater

question 60

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are giving a presentation about the need for a greater understanding of technology. What would be the general purpose of the presentation if you included the following statement in your introduction? "Today, I hope to convince you to learn to use new technological tools needed to live in the Communication Age."

• A) to inform
• B) to persuade
• C) to entertain
• D) to introduce

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Government Price Controls

Measures implemented by a government to regulate the price levels of commodities and services with the aim to maintain affordability, prevent inflation, or ensure a minimum income for producers.

Corruption

The misuse of government power, with which one has been entrusted or assigned, to obtain private gain; includes payments from individuals or companies to secure advantages in obtaining government contracts, avoiding government regulations, or obtaining inside knowledge about forthcoming policy changes.

Government Subsidized

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