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HRMight Assistant Consultant笔试题 1.请登录Business week英文网站，选择当期中一篇文章，翻译出内容摘要(原文请保存)。 原文： Apple Reliance on Japan Puts Sales at Risk as Part Prices Climb April 20, 2011, 12:15 AM EDT April 20 (Bloomberg) -- The Japanese earthquake and tsunami will probably weigh on Apple Inc.’s forecasts for third-quarter profit, sales and gross margin because of higher component prices and disrupted manufacturing, analysts said. At least seven analysts expect the disaster to affect the company’s outlook later today. Japan is a hub for several Apple components, including flash memory, batteries, touch-screen glass and resin used to attach chips. The company, which makes the iPhone, iPad and Macintosh computer, hasn’t yet discussed the effects of the 9-magnitude quake on March 11. Apple, the largest technology company by market value, was already grappling with supply shortages when the earthquake struck. The iPad 2, which debuted on the day of the quake, sold out at many stores. Apple also introduced a version of its iPhone 4 for Verizon Wireless customers last quarter, triggering another surge in demand. Investors are looking to today’s second-quarter earnings report and forecast for help gauging whether the shortages are putting a dent in sales. “People want to know how strong the supply chain is and how much backup supplies they have,” said Giri Cherukuri, lead trader and portfolio manager for Lisle, Illinois-based Oakbrook Investments, which manages about $2.7 billion, including Apple shares. “You want to know if it’s temporary or how long it’s going to affect things.” Flash Prices The price of flash memory, which serves as the main source of storage for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, Macbook Air and other devices, has climbed since the earthquake. On the spot market, the cost of a 64-gigabit flash chip has risen 13 percent to $12.92 since the day of the quake. Apple’s leadership in mobile devices makes it the biggest buyer of flash in the world. The company has been paying suppliers more