Answer: c) if the firm's core competence is based on proprietary technology, entering a joint venture might risk losing control of that technology.
Explanation:
When firms expand into international markets, it is a standard practice to partner with a local company that already has expertise in the market to enable an easier transition.
This creates a problem however because in partnering with the company, the competitive advantage that the company holds could be at risk. This is even more so if the competitive advantage is based on proprietary technology and by entering into a partnership and giving another company access to that technology, there is a risk that control could be lost.
Calculating average cost of steak initially when only 5000 pounds was produced
Average cost= 50000/5000
AC= 10$
Now when 1 pound is added only 9$ is added in total cost so marginal cost
MC= 9$
From above calculations we can see that AC>MC
so we can say that the average cost of production is greater than marginal cost so it will be beneficial to produce more
Answer:
Annual depreciation= $73,551.72
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
A truck costs $316,000 and is expected to be driven 116,000 miles during its five-year life. The residual value is expected to be zero. The truck is driven 27,000 miles during the first year.
Annual depreciation= [(original cost - salvage value)/useful life of production in units]*units produced
Annual depreciation= (316,000/116,000)*27,000= $73,551.72
Administrative restructuring; done at managerial level for effective decision making and delegation of power down the order.
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Explanation:
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According to the narration given in the above statement the general manager is of the view that too much layer of manager will hamper the decision making and effective delegation of work.
So, after a detailed study of manager’s role and responsibility at the level he decided to downsize the structure from 10 managers to 3 managers who will report to him for making effective decisions.
He has delegated power to the new managers and by doing so it has reduced the burden of the Joe. By doing this the organisation objectives and goals can be met at the targeted time.
Answer: (2) invest $1,000 in each of ten companies that have justhired Fisher graduates
Explanation:
This is the better option because if you invest all the money into one company, you stand a chance of losing all your money should the company fail.
It is better to invest in 10 companies that hired Fisher graduates. Why?
Diversification.
Diversification is investing in multiple investment vehicles to hedge your investments and ensure that you do not lose it all if one or a few investment go awry. By investing in 10 companies, you would be practicing diversification which would ensure that you do not lose it all on 1 company.
You also stand a chance to make more profit if a couple of those companies outperform your estimates.
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