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Which noun clause structure correctly introduces a subject in a formal business sentence?

• What worries our CFO in Chicago is whether costs will rise.
• That worries our CFO in Chicago is whether costs will rise.
• Whether worries our CFO in Chicago is that costs will rise.

What does a 'make-or-buy decision' refer to?

• Deciding whether to produce a good in-house or purchase it from a third party.
• Choosing between licensing a product or selling white-label merchandise.
• Deciding if a supplier should reinvent the wheel or use existing software.

Which phrase describes the total financial outlay of acquiring and operating a system over its lifespan?

• Switching costs
• Total cost of ownership
• Dependency risk

What is the primary purpose of a 'proof of concept'?

• To eliminate all switching costs permanently
• To test the feasibility and viability of a proposed solution or idea
• To farm out non-core activities to a third-party supplier in Leeds

Which term denotes an exclusive advantage that protects a company's market position against competitors?

• Competitive moat
• Commoditised service
• Dependency risk

How should you correctly complete the sentence: '___ worries our board in London is whether we should integrate vertically.'?

• Whether
• What
• The fact