Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Long-term supply contracts cannot be entered into anonymously; the buyer and seller know each other's identity. This lack of anonymity may have strategic disadvantages.
• B) A futures contract is an agreement to trade an asset on some future date, at a price that is locked in today.
• C) An alternative to vertical integration or storage is a long-term supply contract.
• D) Long-term supply contracts are unilateral contracts determined by a seller.

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Definitions:

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where emotional states are transferred from one person to another, often unconsciously.

Group Polarization

A social psychological phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to an exaggeration of the group's initial leanings, making their opinions more extreme.

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses their self-awareness and sense of individuality, often in group contexts, leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.