A Firm That Is Unable to Obtain Financing to Manufacture

question 25

Multiple Choice

A firm that is unable to obtain financing to manufacture new products is likely encountering negative pressures from:

• A) the competitive environment.
• B) the technological environment.
• C) the economic environment.
• D) the political/legal environment.
• E) the cultural/social environment.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research, the outcome factor that is measured to test the impact of variations in the independent variable.

Manipulation

In psychology, refers to the attempt to influence or control others' behaviors or emotions for one's own purposes, often without their awareness.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation.