Which of the Following Statements Is True in Regards to an Infomediary

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true in regards to an infomediary?

• A) data collected from users are sold to companies who are charged a fee for having their ebusiness activity monitored
• B) sites that build on the economic value of information about people's purchasing habits
• C) may offer free internet access
• D) asks the users to fill out information about themselves and their buying habits
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Proxy Fights

Strategies employed by shareholders to influence company management and policies by voting on corporate issues, often seen in contests for control of the board.

Nonfinancial Businesses

Companies whose primary activities involve the production or supply of goods and services, rather than financial transactions and investments.

Real Asset(s)

Physical or tangible assets that have intrinsic value such as real estate, commodities, and natural resources.

Agency Problem

Conflicts of interest among stockholders, bondholders, and managers.