Because of Recent Advances in Technology,information Can Be Digitized and Transmitted

question 57

Multiple Choice

Because of recent advances in technology,information can be digitized and transmitted over fiber-optic cables.What implications does this have?

• A) Customer services and tech support services are now bound by geographic borders.
• B) Companies have fewer ways in which they can attend to the needs of their customers.
• C) Customers' personal information can no longer be sent to or processed in other countries.
• D) Companies can cut their expenses by shipping work to countries with low labor costs.

Analyze changes in assets, liabilities, and equity through comparative balance sheets.

Interpret income statement figures and their impact on business performance.

Calculate and analyze cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities.

Understand the effects of transactions on cash flows.

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