Game Types

question 5

Essay

Game Types. Depict each of the following circumstances as a zero-sum game, a positive-sum game, or a negative-sum game. Explain your answer.
A. United Technologies and competitor 3M Co. engage in brutal price competition for a U.S. Department of Defense contract.
B. The ongoing discussion between American Express and its employees concerning a reduction in travel allowances for business trips.
C. Competitors Merck and Pfizer lobby Congress to increase Medicaid payments for pharmaceutical products.
D. McDonalds Corp. offers free food and prizes to loyal customers.
E. The bargaining that occurs between Wal-Mart and a municipal government concerning payment responsibility for interchange and access road costs made necessary by the location of a new Supercenter.

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Definitions:

Semi-Fowler's Position

A position where a person lies on their back with the head and torso raised between 15 to 45 degrees, often used in medical contexts to aid breathing or digestion.

Abdominal Muscles

A group of muscles in the abdomen area, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis, important for posture and core strength.

Knees Bent

A position of the knee joints where they are not fully extended or straight, often used to refer to exercises or physical state.

Catheterization

The medical procedure of inserting a catheter into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow for the drainage of fluids or the delivery of medications.