The Invention of a Machine to Make Plastic Corks for Wine

question 91

Multiple Choice

The invention of a machine to make plastic corks for wine bottles has severely affected companies that produce traditional cork.This is an example of a(n) ______ force for change.

• A)market
• B)social and political
• C)demographic
• D)technological
• E)economic

Grasp the importance of precise meaning in legal and everyday contexts.

Identify and use critical thinking and negotiation strategies in conflict resolution and effective communication.

Distinguish between problematic vagueness and ambiguity in communication.

Understand the role and methods of contextualization in resolving ambiguities and enhancing interpretation.

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Definitions:

Rationale

The underlying reasoning or explanation for a particular belief, action, or event.

Short-Run Instability

A situation in economics where variables such as output, employment, and prices are subject to frequent fluctuations over a short period.

Agriculture

The activity of farming the land, cultivating plants, and breeding animals for human needs and sustenance.

Causes

The reasons or motives behind certain events, actions, or outcomes, identifying why something happens.