The Basic Argument for Government Grants and Contracts in Support

question 56

Multiple Choice

The basic argument for government grants and contracts in support of civilian technology is that they

• A) make it easier to predict the social costs and benefits of a proposed project.
• B) are both direct and selective.
• C) provide better investment qualities than market incentives.
• D) enable the government to earn money on the patents it acquires as a result of these grants.
• E) decrease the market rate of interest on investment funds since banks need to be responsible for funding high-risk R&D activities.

Recognize the elements and benefits of omni-channel supply chain structures.

Identify the strategic importance of distribution network choices in achieving supply chain objectives.

Understand the relationship between distribution network design and delivery performance, including cost, speed, and customer service.

Acknowledge the impact of product characteristics on distribution network design.

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