Consider a variant of the IS-LM model studied in class, where Investment, I = I0 + b1*Y - b2*r, and the demand for money, L(r, Y) = m0 + k*Y - h*r. We know with certainty that a tax increase must cause which of the following? a. a decrease in the interest rate and an ambiguous effect on investment.
b. an increase in the interest rate and an upward shift in the LM curve.
c. no change in output if the Fed simultaneously pursues expansionary monetary policy.
d. a decrease in the interest rate and an increase in investment.

Jade international is a highly diversified global firm with headquarters in new jersey. it manufactures a variety of products ranging from home security systems to automotive components. jade's 100,000 employees work at facilities located in more than 60 countries around the world. jade frequently sends american managers overseas to manage the firm's foreign facilities. the hr department is considering the idea of redesigning jade's expatriate support services program. which of the following, if true, best supports jade's decision to provide assistance to trailing spouses in finding jobs overseas? a) jade puts great emphasis on promoting the role of women in global management. b) the majority of jade's expatriate managers have long-term international experience. c) jade has lost a significant chunk of its global cadre in the recent past owing to its failure to offer feasible options to address the dual-career couples dilemma. d) female managers at jade have reported discriminatory treatment while on overseas assignments.

From a business perspective, an information system provides a solution to a problem or challenge facing a firm and represents a combination of management, organization, and technology elements. the organization's hierarchy, functional specialties, business processes, culture, and political interest groups are components of which element of information systems?

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