Factors Contributing to the Rise of U

question 7

Multiple Choice

Factors contributing to the rise of U.S.freight railroads since about 1980 are

• A) road congestion, concerns about pollution and noise, and development of the multi-modal container.
• B) higher train speeds, development of more custom service by railroads, and concerns about terrorism.
• C) increased shipments of high-value goods like computers, unreliability of air freight, and the building of new railroads.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

Recognize the process and potential outcomes of effective crisis intervention.

Understand and effectively apply the direct approach in routine requests and positive messages.

Identify and execute effective structuring of routine requests to enhance clarity and response rate.

Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate tone in routine requests.

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Definitions:

Direct Investment

An investment in the form of a controlling ownership in a business in one country by an entity based in another country.

Mexican Market

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Asian Market

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