A Factory in Your Community Dumps Waste Products into a Nearby

question 39

Multiple Choice

A factory in your community dumps waste products into a nearby river,polluting the water and killing fish.By so doing,the factory imposes a(n) __________ on you and your neighbors.

• A)disproportionate cost
• B)tariff in the free market
• C)external cost
• D)income transfer

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Definitions:

Escalation Of Commitment

The phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be a poor choice, often to justify previous investments.

Reality Checks

Moments or instances where one is forced to recognize the true nature of a situation, often contradicting prior beliefs or expectations.

Tacit Knowledge

Describes the unarticulated, intuitive, and acquired knowledge that people possess, which is often difficult to transfer to others without direct personal interaction or experience.

Knowledge Management

The process of creating, sharing, using, and managing the knowledge and information of an organization to enhance its performance.