Which of the Following Contributed to Globalization

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to globalization?

• A) development of the Internet
• B) increased government regulation of American industries
• C) increased shipping costs
• D) international agreements that erected trade barriers
• E) new tariffs on imports from China

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Operating Income

Earnings generated from the core business operations, excluding expenses and revenues from non-operating activities.

Profit Margin

Profit margin is a financial ratio that measures the percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses have been deducted. It is a key indicator of a company's financial health and pricing strategy.

Return on Investment

A financial metric that calculates the profitability of an investment by dividing the net profit by the initial cost.

Support Department Allocations

The process of distributing overhead costs from support departments to producing departments based on predetermined criteria.