13. With an increase in ________, employee training is important in many companies. A. Technology B. Employees C. Workplace discrimination D. Upper management 14. Training is usually: A. Paid for by the employee B. Provided and paid for by the company C. Free to all participants D. Paid for by a professional trainer 15. An entrepreneur is someone who: A. All of these B. Would rather work for others C. Doesn't mind lower pay as long as he or she can work for him- or her-self D. Assumes the risk of succeeding or failing in business 16. Continue expanding your knowledge: A. Only in areas that interest you B. Only in areas relating to your current job C. In as many areas as possible D. In only areas your boss recommends

13. With an increase in ________, employee training is important in many companies. A. Technology B. Employees C. Workplace discrimination D. Upper management 14. Training is usually: A. Paid for by the employee B. Provided and paid for by the company C. Free to all participants D. Paid for by a professional trainer 15. An entrepreneur is someone who: A. All of these B. Would rather work for others C. Doesn't mind lower pay as long as he or she can work for him- or her-self D. Assumes the risk of succeeding or failing in business 16. Continue expanding your knowledge: A. Only in areas that interest you B. Only in areas relating to your current job C. In as many areas as possible D. In only areas your boss recommends

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Chapter10: Short-term Decision Making

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