Firms can win wide exposure through sponsorship of sporting events and other high-profile activities like the Olympics and World Cup for soccer

When using the ranking method of evaluating suppliers:

A) weight and rating of each supplier is multiplied for each factor and the total taken as the ranking of the supplier. B) each supplier is ranked for overall suitability. C) suppliers are rated against each factor. D) important factors are selected and assigned a "weight." E) all of the above are used.

Which one of the following is not a reason for the increase in U.S. health care costs?

A) More expensive medical equipment and buildings B) Increased medical malpractice insurance costs C) Hospital labor operating costs D) Increased cost of funeral expenses