Due to a constantly __（66)__ environment, a poor understanding of the user’s needs and p

A.to learn and constantly practice what is learnt

B.To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learnt

C.To learn and constantly digest

D.To acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself

A.to learn and constantly practice what is learnt

B.To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learnt

C.To learn and constantly digest

D.To acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself

A.to learn and constantly practice what is learnt

B.To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learnt

C.To learn and constantly digest

D.To acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself

A.to learn and constantly practice what is learnt

B.To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learnt

C.To learn and constantly digest

D.To acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself

Due to a constantly(66) environment, a poor understanding of the user's needs and preferences, as well as a(67) of willingness to modify.(68) organizational structures and decision models, the full economic potential of Web Information Systems (WIS) has not been realized by now. The data object types of the(69) meta. model, the Extended World Wide Web Design Technique (eW3DT), provide hypertext designers(70) a conceptual, user-centric framework and graphical notation for the construction of both,(71) and customized models, during the software development(72) of commercial WIS. A reference model as a normative concept represents an abstraction of a(73) company, its functional units, or its Web Information System and is intended to streamline the design and implementation of complex applications at(74) costs. As precondition for pursuing a partial globalization strategy,eW3DT(75) between technical and content-specific responsibilities for designing, implementing, and maintaining WIS.

A．modify

B．changing

C．modifying

D．changed

Due to a constantly(71)environment, a poor understanding of the user's needs and preferences, as well as a(72)of willingness to modify(73)organizational structures and decision models, the full economic potential of Web.

Information Systems(WIS)has not been realized by now. The data object types of the(74)meta. model, the Extended World Wide Web Design Technique(EW3DT), provide hypertext designers(75)a conceptual, user-centric framework and graphical notation for the construction of both, reference and customized models, during the software development process of commercial WIS. A reference model as a normative concept represents an abstraction of a typical company, its functional units, or its(Web)Information Systems and is intended to streamline the design and implementation of complex applications at reduced costs. As precondition for pursuing a partial globalization strategy, EW3DT distinguishes between technical and content-specific responsibilities for designing, implementing, and maintaining WIS.

A．modify

B．changing

C．modifying

D．changed

Due to a constantly(66)environment, a poor understanding of the user's needs and preferences, as well as a(67)of willingness to modify(68)organizational structures and decision models, the full economic potential of Web Information Systems(WIS)has not been realized by now. The data object types of the(69)meta. model, the Extended World Wide Web Design Technique(eW3DT), provide hypertext designers(70)a conceptual, user-centric framework and graphical notation for the construction of both,(71)and customized models, during the software development(72)of commercial WIS. A reference model as a normative concept represents an abstraction of a(73)company, its functional units, or its(Web)Information System and is intended to streamline the design and implementation of complex applications at(74)costs. As precondition for pursuing a partial globalization strategy, eW3DT(75)between technical and content-specific responsibilities for designing, implementing, and maintaining WIS.

A．modify

B．changing

C．modifying

D．changed

Laura James is the head portfolio manager for National Fund, a U.S. based mutual fund with a well-respected track record. National’s primary focus is on large-cap domestic equities, and the fund has consistently posted highreturns relative to its peer group over the past seven years. Much of National’s recent success is from itsinvestments in the U.S. automobile industry, which have posted extraordinary returns due to a favorable economic scenario. Over the past seven years, the U.S. economy has been expanding, foreign competition has not met consumer expectations, and oil prices have remained low. These factors have contributed to an increase in market share for the domestic producers (at the expense of foreign competitors), and the result has been strong earnings for the top U.S. automakers.

Ford Motor Company, in particular, has enjoyed tremendous success in this environment. Ford has capitalized on the trend toward bigger vehicles, particularly sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and has outperformed the other domestic auto makers. Ford jumped on the SUV bandwagon early, and established its dominance. Other domestic auto makers followed, with foreign producers being the last to embrace the trend. Ford, has increased its market share in an increasingly competitive industry.

James is constantly reviewing economic forecasts and industry data in order to assess the expected performance of the investments in National’s portfolio. Due to changes in economic policy and recent volatility in energy prices, James now believes that current market conditions exhibit signs of contraction (recession). In addition, the automobile sector may be facing additional negative factors. In particular, James has concerns regarding the SUV segment of the automobile industry. Although she believes they will remain popular, she is concerned that the market may be reaching a point of saturation. In addition, volatile energy prices may dampen consumers’ enthusiasm for large vehicles. Lastly, foreign competitors have increased efforts toward the production of SUVs, thus “crowding” the market with many new models.

Part 4)

Suppose instead that Ford’s growth of firm sales is expected to be –3% and the growth of industry sales is 1%. What is Ford’s expected change in market share？

A)3%.

B)-3%.

C)-4%.

D)4%.