176. What is the purpose of Jonathan Lee's email to Luxury Gifts Co.?
(A)To inquire about Luxury Gifts Co.'s product quality.
(B)To request samples of Luxury Gifts Co.'s gift offerings.
(C)To request a product catalog and pricing list from Luxury Gifts Co.
(D)To negotiate prices for Luxury Gifts Co.'s gift offerings.

172. According to the article, what is the benefit of conducting market research on salary levels? (A)It guarantees that you will be able to offer the highest salary in your industry and location. (B)It helps you determine the going rate for similar roles in your industry and location. (C)It ensures that you will attract the best candidates for your job openings. (D)It allows you to offer non-salary perks and benefits to potential employees.

173. Which of the following is an example of a non-salary perk or benefit that a company could offer? (A)Higher than average salary for the role. (B)Opportunities for advancement within the company. (C)A comprehensive health insurance plan. (D)A signing bonus for new hires.

174. How can attending industry events and job fairs help companies with their hiring efforts? (A)It allows companies to offer competitive salaries to potential candidates. (B)It ensures that companies will be able to attract candidates who are not actively looking for job opportunities. (C)It provides companies with opportunities to network with potential candidates and promote job openings. (D)It guarantees that companies will be able to fill all of their job openings.

175. What is the main idea of the article? (A)Hiring the right candidates is important, but it can be difficult to find candidates who are willing to accept a lower salary. (B)Offering non-salary perks and benefits is the most effective way to attract top talent to your company. (C)The best way to ensure that your company is offering competitive salaries is to conduct market research. (D)Attending industry events and job fairs is the only way to find potential candidates who are actively looking for job opportunities.

177. What is the main reason CETC Corporation has requested samples of Luxury Gifts Co.'s gift offerings? (A)To confirm the gifts are within their budget. (B)To evaluate the suitability of the gifts for a corporate event. (C)To determine the quality and design of the gifts. (D)To choose the most expensive gift option available.

178. Which of the following is a potential advantage of the Classic Desk Clock sample? (A)It is suitable for outdoor use. (B)It is the most expensive sample option. (C)It can be personalized with the recipient's name. (D)It comes in a variety of colors.

179. If CETC Corporation decides to purchase the Luxury Pen Set as the gift for all 60 award recipients, what would be the total cost of the order, assuming the price per unit of the briefcase remains the same? (A)$6,000. (B)$7,200. (C)$8,500. (D)$9,000.

180. What is the purpose of including alternative sample options for each price category? (A)To offer more variety for CETC Corporation's gift selection. (B)To show off the luxury options available from Luxury Gifts Co. (C)To provide cheaper options for CETC Corporation's budget. (D)To highlight the most popular gift options among Luxury Gifts Co.'s customers.

181. Which benefit does Daniel Smith mention when discussing the advantages of partnering with local travel businesses? (A)Increasing the hotel's social media following. (B)Improving the hotel's search engine rankings. (C)Incentivizing guests to book their stay through exclusive packages and discounts. (D)Strengthening the hotel's internal communication and teamwork.

182. What long-term impact does Natalie Brown believe focusing on the hotel's brand image will have? (A)Establishing the hotel as a top choice for travelers. (B)Reducing the hotel's overall marketing expenses. (C)Increasing the hotel's physical presence in the local community. (D)Attracting more investors to the hotel.