Economic Theory Implies That the Incentive for a Manager of a Publicly

question 176

Multiple Choice

Economic theory implies that the incentive for a manager of a publicly operated firm (for example, a state university or the post office) to promote internal efficiency of their operations would be

• A) strong because inefficiency is easily detected and leads to the loss of voter support.
• B) strong because public officials are unconcerned about personal gain.
• C) weak because government employees are less educated than employees who work in the private sector.
• D) weak because it is difficult for voters to detect inefficiency and for public officials to gain from actions that would improve the efficiency of government.

Understand the diversity and classification of protists.

Identify characteristics that distinguish different groups of protists.

Describe the ecological roles and importance of protists in ecosystems.

Recognize the evolutionary relationships among various protist groups.

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Definitions:

Steroids

A large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings; they include many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.

Structural Related

Referring to the relationship or similarities in the physical or anatomical structure of different entities.

Fats

Macronutrients consisting of glycerol and fatty acids, serving as a major energy storage component for the body.

Cysteine Residues

Amino acids found in proteins that contain a thiol (sulfhydryl) group, known for forming disulfide bonds that contribute to the folding and stability of proteins.