A Tale of Two Managers

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Multiple Choice

A Tale of Two Managers
Renee and Frank are managers of two different departments at Pharma-cost.com, an on-line pharmacy targeted to the Generation X population. The company is facing increased government scrutiny, especially with uncertainties surrounding on-line drug distribution, on-line sales tax, consumer protection regulation, etc. While Renee believes in defending the status quo through lawsuits and lobbying, Frank says Pharma-cost.com should improve performance to avoid government intervention.
-Refer to A Tale of Two Managers. If Pharma-cost.com partners with a software company to develop a new technology that would allow doctors and patients to process prescriptions from anywhere they will be using a(an) ____ strategy.

• A) financing
• B) lobbying
• C) legal
• D) innovation
• E) indirect lobbying

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Definitions:

Cardiac Tissue

Specialized muscle tissue found in the heart that contracts rhythmically and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Repolarization

The process by which a cell's membrane potential is restored to its resting state after depolarization.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to chemical stimuli, playing a crucial role in taste, smell, and monitoring chemical composition of blood.

Carbon Dioxide Levels

The concentration of carbon dioxide gas in a given environment, often measured in the blood to evaluate respiratory function.