Firm that uses alliances and connections with corporate, government, academic labs, and consumers to develop new products and processes uses a newer approach to r& d. a. dedicated transfer lines b. technology scouts c. technical follower d. open innovation e. operations strategy

You've arrived at the pecan shellers conference—your first networking opportunity. naturally, you're feeling nervous, but to avoid seeming insecure or uncertain, you've decided to a. speak a little louder than you would normally. b. talk on your cell phone as you walk around. c. hold an empowered image of yourself in your mind. d. square your shoulders before entering the room.

The usa today reports that the average expenditure on valentine's day is $100.89. do male and female consumers differ in the amounts they spend? the average expenditure in a sample survey of 47 male consumers was $135.67, and the average expenditure in a sample survey of 38 female consumers was $68.64. based on past surveys, the standard deviation for male consumers is assumed to be $34, and the standard deviation for female consumers is assumed to be $17.

Labor unions have used which of the following to win passage of favorable laws such as shorter work weeks and the minimum wage? a. strikes b. collective bargaining c. lobbying d. lockouts