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Question 16.16. (TCO 7) A common reason that companies fail is (Points : 5) Question 17.17. (TCO 7) Imagine that you have just earned your business degree and have been hired as a hospital administrator at a small hospital that, like many others, is experiencing financial problems. A suggestion that you would make to help improve the financial position of the hospital and correct the financial problems is to (Points : 5) CO 1) What type of economic system lies between capitalism and communism? Explain why it is more effective than other economic systems. (Points : 25) Question 2.2. (TCO 2) Compare and contrast strategic alliances with joint ventures. (Points : 25) Question 3.3. (TCO 3) Identify and explain the incentives for entrepreneurship. Address why someone would willingly take the numerous risks associated with running a business. Also, discuss the major attributes necessary for a successful entrepreneur. (Points : 25) Question 4.4. (TCO4) Define marketing. Compare and contrast place marketing with cause-related marketing. (Points : 25) Question 5.5. (TCO 5) Define the five major types of organization structure. (Points : 25) Question 6.6. (TCO 6) Businesses try to create systems that deliver goods or services to customers as efficiently as possible. This often involves multiple steps and systems that hopefully work together to accomplish that goal. Explain the systems perspective, and identify at