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Imagine that I own a newspaper. You and I are arch enemies. I want to destroy your reputation, so I decide to publish an article in my newspaper that says that you torture puppies for fun. I know this is not true, but I want people to think it is true so that no one will like you.  What crime have I committed?

Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating television and radio in the United States?  

Imagine you are a journalist for the Times-Journal. You hear rumors that a local restaurant is selling expired meat to its customers. You decide to go undercover and investigate. Not only do you discover that they are indeed serving old meat, but you also find that their “hamburgers” are actually made of opossum! You compile all of your evidence and type up an article to expose this wrongdoing. What kind of journalism have you just done? 

In class, we discussed the different types of Business Analytics (BA), and how they enable a Decision Maker to make better informed decisions. a.  Give a description/definition of the three (3) different types of Business Analytics (BA) that we discussed in class.         b.  Which of the three (3) different types of Business Analytics (BA) do you feel is the most important to a Distributor.  Explain why you believe that it is the most important type of BA for a decision maker in Distribution.   

Which of the following terms refers to the situation in which someone benefits from something without paying for it? 

.In the Battle of Gettysburg, which Army had the better logistical plan and support – the Union or the Confederates

Who were the Commanders of the two opposing forces (Union and Confederate) during the Battle of Gettysburg?  Please list both the Commander and the Army that he commanded.

I hope that you have enjoyed this class.  To help me to continue to improve this class, I would like you to answer these two questions. The same requirements as for the other Essay Questions remain in effect.   Which part of this class did you enjoy the most?       Which part of this class do you feel will have the most impact on your future success as a Distribution Executive?   GOOD LUCK!

If you take your organization’s message directly to legislators to influence them to create policy favorable to your organization, you are engaging in ______________ lobbying. 

In class, three (3) primary benefits of a Distributor implementing AI were provided. a. List two (2) of these benefits         b. As a future Distribution Executive, which benefit do you feel has the greatest impact on a Distributor’s success and why?