Which of the Following Contributed to the Lowering of Barriers

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the lowering of barriers of distance and culture that affected global organizations?

• A)the imposition of government-enforced tariffs on imports
• B)the advancements of communication and transportation technology
• C)the rejection of the free-trade doctrine
• D)the imposition of government-enforced tariffs on exports
• E)the restrictions placed on the flow of capital between nations

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