The Growing Presence of Crime Resulting from the Russian Mafia

question 4

Multiple Choice

The growing presence of crime resulting from the Russian Mafia has discouraged many foreign firms from setting up operations in the former Soviet Union. This is an example of which of the following environmental factors?

• A) Security
• B) Economic
• C) Cultural
• D) Legal / political
• E) Infrastructure

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Definitions:

Brønsted-Lowry

The Brønsted-Lowry theory defines acids as proton (H+) donors and bases as proton acceptors, emphasizing the role of proton transfer in acid-base reactions.

Hydrogen Ion

An atom of hydrogen that has lost its electron, resulting in a positively charged ion, H+.

Hydroxide Ion

A negatively charged ion made of oxygen and hydrogen (OH-), commonly found in bases.

Organic Extraction

A separation process for removing one or more compounds from a mixture using an organic solvent.