The Following Questions Refer to the Description Below

question 35

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the description below.
While on an intersession course in tropical ecology, Kris pulls a large, snakelike organism from a burrow (the class was granted a collecting permit) . The 1-m-long organism has smooth skin, which appears to be segmented. It has two tiny eyes that are hard to see because they seem to be covered by skin. Kris brings it back to the lab at the field station, where it is a source of puzzlement to the class. Kris says that it is a giant oligochaete worm; Shaun suggests it is a legless amphibian; Kelly proposes it belongs to a snake species that is purely fossorial (lives in a burrow) .
-Why is the amniotic egg considered an important evolutionary breakthrough?

• A)It has a shell that increases gas exchange.
• B)It allows incubation of eggs in a terrestrial environment.
• C)It prolongs embryonic development.
• D)It provides insulation to conserve heat.
• E)It permits internal fertilization to be replaced by external fertilization.

Recognize the factors leading to organizational change and the role of HR in managing this change.

Comprehend the significance of strategic alignment and the use of tools such as the balanced scorecard in achieving this alignment.

Understand the process and importance of benchmarking in identifying best practices in HR.

Acknowledge the importance of labor market trends, technological changes, and globalization in strategic HR planning.

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