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General Management Questions and Answers October 1, 2016

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Individuals from . national cultures tend to prefer flat and lean organizational structures. People from national cultures tend to favour pyramid - like tall organizations with a high degree of formalization and centralization. Select one: individualist; collectivist low uncertainty avoidance; high uncertainty avoidance low power distance; high
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The differences in performance management processes for domestic and international employees consist of which of the follwoing? Select all that apply. 4 Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question Selected answers will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation.. SHOWMORE a Management's attitude toward the performance
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Which of the following is not a duty of purchasing? Question 9 options: Set quality standards for purchased products Establish partnerships with suppliers Maintaining databases of suppliers Identify sources of supply Negotiating supply contracts

The way the message sounds and the feeling the communication relates to the receiver is known as tone goodwill spirit "you attitude"
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The shared philosophies around cost, quality, on - time delivery, flexibility, etc. in establishing an effective supply chain are called Contribution margins Product variety Demand Competitive priorities
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In an interview for the post of software developer, Cory mentions that she hopes to manage her own team in the future. Cory's aspiration best reflects her values. terminal moral short - term instrumental
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Which of the following types of international strategies exhibits both high coordination and high configuration? Purest Global Strategy Export - based Strategy High Foreign Investment Strategy Country - centered Strategy
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Common goals for sourcing include all of the following EXCEPT: Finding suppliers with the advanced technological abilities needed Finding suppliers with the highest price of purchasing per unit Finding suppliers with a certified process for quality control Finding suppliers with strong ethical practices
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q , otten assist companies and their empioyees with ethical issues by tormally addressing contributions to government officials and political parties, customer and supplier relations, conflicts of interest, and accurate recordkeeping. Multiple Choice Self - regulations Codes of ethics Legal handbooks State and local laws Mission statements
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The figure provided illustrates a project's network diagram, complete with the durations of individual activities, denoted as ' T ' . In this project what is the slack time for activity E ? ( Only enter the number, do not try to enter the unit
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All of the following are compound sentences except _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a . The national conference was held in Atlanta, but inclement weather delayed many attendees. b . Megan processed the customer's merchandise return and issued an in - store credit. c . Complete the enclosed health information survey, and return it in the prepaid, self -

If a case cannot be settled the parties will eventually go to trial, which generally takes place in front of a q , as the finder of law and with a as the finder of fact. judge; jury plaintiff; defendant jury; judge jury; prosecutor
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Animatics and photomatics would be used at what stage of ad message reach? a . copy development stage b . final production stage c . copy testing stage d . after the ad has been run e . "rough" stage
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Harrison Optical produces equipment used by ophthalmologists to examine patients' vision and general condition of their eyes. Harrison pays close attention to conditions in its industry and considers its biggest industry risks to be cost structure, globalization and technology. Which of the following would you judge to be the best strategy for

UniTel is receiving a lot of complaints regarding the functionality of one of the elements of a key product with serious ramifications on sales. The company has assigned a group of employees to a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to investigate the problem and find a resolution. Group of answer choices self - directed team task force team cross - functional

Match the conflict resolution approach ( on the left ) with the situation is best resolves ( on the right ) .

In analyzing a potential new foreign market opportunity, a small upscale luxury stationery company has discovered that local distribution is tightly controlled by one or two firms. In this situation, what would likely be the best market - entry strategy for the stationery company? Contract manufacturing Franchising Direct export Foreign direct
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Question 2 8 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 . 0 0 P Flag question Susanna buys kitty litter at her local pet store. She is a ( n ) Select one: a . merchant b . internal customer c . external customer d . particular customer e . producer
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Please make it fast 1 3 1 .

Which of the following is effective only for a short period of time? Multiple Choice A leader's use of psychological bigness and overbearance A leader's use of experience and skills A leader's use of patience and understanding A leader's use of knowledge and ability None of these
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Mute timer MBA - Outbound Exam Business Integration and Strategic Management - Continuous Improvement Before improvements can be made to a process, there need to be clear procedures and agreed working practices established. These are normally in a written form, called q , A continuous improvement procedures B process control procedures q ,
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The total potential revenue derived from a customer over an extended period of time is called: economic profit maximization. mutual sales investment. supplier relationship management. customer lifetime value. partnering value delivery.
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a . Do the best they can with it . b . Move the keyboard to a higher location. c . Move the keyboard to a lower place. d . Place pads underneath the wrists.

Which of the following best describes the internal environment of a market leader.... High uncertainty, non routine, organic Routine, organic, non specialized Non routine, organic, and specialized Organic, decentralized, non specialized
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4 of 3 0 Leaders have the power to influence values that affect behavior. True False
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In which of the categories of Incoterms does the seller agree to deliver goods to the buyer in the country of import, with all costs, including duties, paid by the seller? A . Free carrier ( FCA ) B . Delivered duty paid ( DDP ) C . Free alongside ship ( FAS ) D . EX - works ( EXW ) E . Free on board ( FOB )
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In stress management, what is tertiary prevention? Healing the individual or organization that has experienced distress Modifying the response to stress of the affected individual or organization Reducing, modifying, or eliminating the stressor

A vegetable farmer who sells his / her own produce at a farmstand on their property is using which type of marketing channel? retailer - owned channel distributor channel closed loop supply chain wholesaler - centered direct channel
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QUESTION ONE [ 2 0 ] A salon shampoo supplier presents the following data in respect of their purchases: Annual demand 2 0 0 0 0 0 units Maximum daily requirement 1 5 0 0 units Average daily requirement 1 0 5 0 units Carrying cost R 1 , 5 0 per unit Ordering cost R 4 0 per order Lead time 1 2 days Time needed to acquire emergency supplies 3 days

Classic organization theory assumes that there is one best configuration for an organization, regardless of its circumstances. True False
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The highest level of social performance comes through the satisfaction of economic responsibility. True False
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Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Select all of the accurate statements regarding Theory X / Theory Y . Theory X managers believe that workers require intense direction and control. Managers tend to have one of two basic views regarding what motivates their workers. Theory Y managers believe employees avoid taking responsibility.
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Representatives who follow the delegate model use their good judgment to make decisions on the constituents' behalf. True False
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Question 3 2 ( 2 points ) Founder and former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, best demonstrated which trait? Intelligence Determination Integrity Openness
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In relation to Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety ( OHS ) Act 8 5 of 1 9 9 3 , what should be done in the context of reasonably practicable? a . leadership b . training c . management d . supervision

Question 1 8 2 pts When deciding which business entity is most appropriate for privately held programs, it is important to: Hold a meeting of the board of directors Seek legal and tax advice Consult with all members of your family Form a partnership
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There are no formality requirements, as in there are no formal documents that are required to be filed, in order to form a General Partnership. True False
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is a team strategy that entails making decisions with the team and then letting outsiders know of its intentions. 2 Informing Parading Probing Stabilizing Divesting
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Qu stion 1 0 Whick of the following helps project managers find when a specific task in a project can stat? Project internal integration tools Project external integration tools Both internal and external integration tools Formal project control tools Project evaluation and review technique
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QUESTION 5 2 points Which of the following is an OUTPUT of a firm's business strategy? Environmental Scanning Core Competencies Finance Strategy Mission Statement
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Analyze the concept of continuous improvement and its significance in operations management. How can organizations foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance processes and achieve long - term success? Discuss the tools and methodologies used in continuous improvement.

Clucker's Chicken Shack plans to purchase and staff a food truck for the summer season. The truck will serve weekday lunch customers in the business district, and street festival customers on the weekends. In business terms, we would consider this new direction as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A . speculative B . uncalculated C . nonprofit D . pure

Which of the following is not a performance appraisal method: Essay evaluation Balanced anchored rating scale Management by objectives Weighted checklist
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Brett applies for a $ 6 0 , 0 0 0 loan to purchase a tractor for his farm business. This loan is subject to TILA disclosure requirements. a . True b . False

Which of the following did Edwin Ghiselli identify as the most important trait for effective leadership? Multiple Choice need for occupational achievement initiative decisiveness supervisory ability

Identify an instance of a tangible employment action that could hold an employer liable in a sexual harassment claim.Multiple choice question.Mike was uncomfortable working with his coworkers because of their ethnicity.Violet was terminated from her job for denying her manager's request to engage in sexual activities with him.Rick was denied

The central element of what is purchased is called the core, and anything bought on top of that is called _ _ _ _ _ _ . Question 2 3 Answera.extrasb.goodsc.value - addedsd.promotions

For your company, you have weekly meetings with stakeholders and employees. You need to present your weekly successes and challenges using PowerPoint. Tell us what types of PowerPoint features you would use in your presentation, and how you would ensure you are abiding by the core values of excellence, respect, and integrity. Saint Leo Core Values

Operations and supply chain strategy are not important issues to investors who tend to focus on growth, dividends, and earnings perQuestion 2 1 Not yet answeredMarked out of 1 . 0 0 P Flag questionshare.Select one: True False

A CPI greater than one means that: Question 4 options: the project is over planned cost. the efficiency needed to complete the project is harder than planned. the project is under planned cost. the efficiency needed to complete the project is easier than planned.

During the period, you provide a pre - defined period of support to stabilize the solution and business processes and ensure timely and adequate response in case of urgent go - live issues. Realize phase Hypercare Project kickoff Prepare phase

Sandy wants to persuade her audience that the high cost of daily and seasonal ski passes led to the largest decline in revenue that Colorado's major ski resorts have seen in nearly a decade, and that ticket costs should be reduced. She should use what organizational pattern? a . Monroe's Motivated Sequence b . Comparative Advantages c . Problem -

q , are officers who actively seek ways to make money illegally while on duty. Grass eaters Carnivores Meat eaters Vegans
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The sharing of information between two or more people in order to reach a common understanding is known as communication. encoding. transmitting. planning.
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Up to 9 0 % of all news begins as _ _ _ _ _ _ . Group of answer choices social media rumor public relations crime reporting

reduces the carrying costs of inventories and improves workflow by scheduling materials to arrive at workstations or facilities right before they need them. BEP planning MBO planning JIT scheduling MBE scheduling RJP scheduling
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A worldview of people within a culture, often relating to religion is called: Norms Values Attitudes Culture Beliefs
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which of the following statements is TellE? A walting line may form even when average capacity exceeds average demand. Splitting a single waiting line with multiple servers into parallel waiting lines with a server dedicated to each line ( other things being equal ) can improveSystem crecoveness A higher service level means that fewer customers

"The thing speaks for itself" is called res ipsa loquitur. respondeat superior. res judicata. duces tecum.
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Identify a feature of informal groups. Multiple choice question. They are created by the management to achieve a specific goal. They do not evolve naturally. They are not created deliberately. They include command and task groups.

Can you please give a brief explanation to my project. Below is a diagram of my project path
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( Difficult - cost volume analysis ) The owner of Intermas Nets, Alex Martinez, is contemplating adding a new line to produce plastic nets rolls, which will require leasing new equipment for a monthly payment. Variable costs would be $ 7 per roll and selling price is always 4 0 $ . This company obtains sales of 1 0 , 0 0 0 $ at the break - even
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The total amount a customer will spend from acquisition through the end of a relationship with a brand is referred to as Multiple Choice customer lifetime value. customer relevance. customer acquisition cost. brand loyalty. brand equity.
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Question in Operation Management Please try to correct answers Don t try AI 1 .

One criticism of servant leadership is Researchers have been unable to reach a consensus on a common definition. Servant leadership makes altruism the central component of the leadership process. There is not enough focus on the role of influence and power in leadership. A follower's readiness to receive servant leadership moderates its potential
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When starting her consulting business, Ekaterina was worried about having to fill out complicated paperwork and doing taxes for both her personal and business incomes. She was less concerned about losing her personal assets because her startup costs were minimal ( all she needed was a laptop and some business cards ) . She started a _ _ _ _ _ for
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Payoffs, alternatives, and expected monetary values are terms associated with: quality function deployment. product life - cycle management. virtual reality. decision trees. make - or - buy analysis.
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A rational expectation is A ) the forecast that automatically carries over from past forecasts. B ) the best possible forecast based upon all relevant information. C ) a forecast which perfectly foretells the future. D ) a forecast devoid of all emotions.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of virtual teams? building trust bringing the most talented employees together eliminating costs associated with office space and travelling including diverse employees
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The primary reasons that companies opt to expand into foreign markets are to A ) raise the entry barriers for industry newcomers, neutralize the bargaining power of important suppliers, grow sales faster, and increase the number of loyal customers. B ) avoid having to employ an export strategy, avoid the threat of cross - market subsidization from
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QUESTION 8 1 points In the Steve Jobs video, Steve states that Apple is an incredibly Cohesiveness / 0 Cooperative / 1 0 Collaborative / o Integrated ? 1 0 0
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A major disadvantage of a flexible work force is that A All of the answer choices are correct. it leads to loss of some control over workers it can lead to conflict between core and flexible workers flexible workers are often less familiar with equipment
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New Shop has three shipments of class 1 0 0 product to be transported from Atlanta, GA to Lansing, MI . The shipments weigh 5 , 0 0 0 pounds, 1 0 , 0 0 0 pounds, and 7 , 0 0 0 pounds respectfully. The tariff to ship between 5 , 0 0 0 and 9 , 9 9 9 pounds is $ 1 8 . 9 4 per hundredweight ( cwt ) and the rate to ship between 1 0 , 0 0 0 and 1 9 , 9
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To insert a chart in a worksheet, you: Click the Chart button on the contextual Design Ribbon Click the Chart button on the Data Ribbon. Click the button for the type of chart you want to insert on the Insert Ribbon Click the Chart Wizard button on the Home Ribbon.
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Which of the following describes a person who is passionately committed to a new product idea, despite rejection by others? Group of answer choices Idea champion Sponsor New - venture team Skunkworks Investor

The installation of the new equipment at Fred Fryer's Donuts. Inc., is an example of q , ( A ) people change management change technological change structural change
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Question 4 5 1 pts In the featured case McGillis v . Department of Economic Opportunity, McGillis drove for Uber. When Uber revoked his access to their drivers' app, he sought to collect a version of unemployment insurance. The Florida Court decided that McGillis was in independent contractor because... Uber exercised limited control over his work
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Question 4 4 Antonio, an employee of a software company, has been trying hard to get promoted for a long time. He gives up on his efforts after two years and decides to remain satisfied with earning a decent living for his family. In terms of the ERG theory of motivation, this exemplifies the frustration - regression principle. the expectancy
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In terms of Lean Six Signa, only roughly 5 % of companies actually achieve 9 9 . 9 9 9 7 % no defect and are considered "World Class" with that being said", do you think if Davisville Toy Company could achieve 9 9 % defect free products would this suffice?

Question 2 Discuss the disadvantages of incentives; suggesting how management could ensure that incentives are implemented well enough to avoid those pit falls. ( 2 0 marks )

Machine Learning Model Development Using Text Insights: Using the textual voice of customers ( VoC ) available on a brand s social media - 1 ) develop a marketing theory - driven text classification dataset, 2 ) develop and train a new custom text analysis model using a machine learning tool, 3 ) test the newly developed text analysis model and

Which step of the payoff clock occurs when you flip the proverbial switch to start using an IT system or application? Question 5 options: Payday Implementation Adoption Business Value Creation

consumer value must be defined from the customer's perspective, based on the relative importance to the customer of the various elements of perceived price,perceive total cost of Acquisition and use and perceived benefits of owing or using the goods or service bearing in mind the above paragraph describe the various different perceptions of value

Instructions Directions: Read the Transfer of Training Case Study from the Society for Human Resource Management. In a Word document, answer the questions that precede the case: How was transfer supported or not supported in this organization before, during, and after training? What was the ultimate effect of training? What changes would you

Perhaps the most interesting labor relations system in the world exists in Perhaps the most interesting labor relations system in the world exists in Germany Canada Great Britain Australia

Please answer both questions! Question # 1 Which quality standard provides a certificate to companies indicating that the company has met the quality management requirements? A ) ISO 9 0 0 4 B ) ISO 2 6 0 0 0 C ) ISO 9 0 0 0 D ) ISO 1 4 0 0 0 Question # 2 In method analysis, what is the purpose of the evaluation step? A ) Brainstorming ideas for

Problem 9 - 1 0 ( Algo ) In the following MRP planning schedule for Item J , indicate the correct net requirements, planned - order receipts, and planned - order releases to meet the gross requirements. Lead time is one week. Note: Leave the cells blank, whenever zero ( 0 ) is required.
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In the context of an institution - based view, which of the following is true of hubristic motives driving acquisitions? a . They cause a firm to knowingly overpay for targets. b . They focus on leveraging superior resources. c . They are a response to formal institutional constraints and transitions. d . They involve the display of herd behavior

Once an OSHA standard has been passed, it takes effect: ON A PRESCREBED DATE AFTLR CONGRESS HAS RIVITWLD IT IN 6 0 DAY IMMEDIATELY
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A 2 7 0 - pound woman who lost a promotion to a woman who was thinner can make a case for gender discrimination under Title VII because overweight women are often victims of discrimination in the workplace. Group of answer choices True False

A PUBLIC OWNER CAN HIDE KNOWN OR SUSPECTED RISKS BEHIND CONTRACT LANGUAGE SUCH AS "RELIEF EVENTS" AND BE IMMUNE TO LIABILITY FOR THOSE RISKS. True False
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After a month in which three employees were seriously injured at company paper mills, Ashley, the risk manager of Bright White Paper Company, wanted some answers about the causes of employee injuries. Ashley independently contacted the plant manager and foreman aleach of the company's plants. She asked each person to complete a confidential
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3 4 . Which of the following media is most suitable for having consumers provide input on product design or features? Television Radio Magazines Social media Billboards

Discuss the role of customer relationship management ( CRM ) in operations management. How can organizations use CRM strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty? Analyze the impact of CRM systems on operational processes and decision - making.

Trouble Beer Company advertises on its package, "Drink our beer and tell the world to go to hell." The State of Minnesota has banned Trouble from being sold in the state. The state said: " We don't talk that way to our residents. It's not a Constitutional right to sell beer. Change your advertising and you can sell your product in Minnesota."
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What is a mutual benefit bailment? Select one: a . an ordinary commercial transaction such as the delivery of goods to a person for repair or an automobile to a paid parking lot attendant b . Sherry agrees to store Jim's car in her garage for the winter for free. c . Brenda asks Matt to hold on to her computer while she grabs lunch. d . Jim lends
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One reason follow - up is so important is that research shows that the cost and effort to obtain repeat sales from a satisfied customer is roughly q , _ that necessary to gain a sale from a new customer. twice tripie one - half one - quarter The same as
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Regarding persuasive speeches - t - when approximately 5 0 % is "for" and 5 0 % is "against" When audience is "apathetic" towand the daim When audienee is "neutral" towand the claim When audience is "for" the clatin when audience is "against" the claim
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