In the first three decades of the twentieth century, working conditions were horrible and dangerous, and abuses were common. Most people of the time believed these abuses would be rectified by.

a. strict government action to punish the offenders. b. a shift to a communist economy. c. consumer advocacy groups who promoted social responsibility. d. competition and interaction in the marketplace. e. returning to a less industrialized society.

technology is the application of knowledge and tools to solve problems and perform tasks more efficiently. t/f

During the holiday season, maria's department store works with a contracted employment agency to bring extra workers on board to handle overflow business, and extra duties such as wrapping presents. maria's is using during these rush times.

Tl & co. is following a related-linked diversification strategy, and soar inc. is following a related-constrained diversification strategy. how do the two firms differ from each other? a. soar inc. generates 70 percent of its revenues from its primary business, while tl & co. generates only 10 percent of its revenues from its primary business. b. soar inc. pursues a backward diversification strategy, while tl & co. pursues a forward diversification strategy. c. tl & co. will share fewer common competencies and resources between its various businesses when compared to soar inc. d. tl & co. pursues a differentiation strategy, and soar inc. pursues a cost-leadership strategy, to gain a competitive advantage.