Answer: Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that,
Price elasticity of demand = 0.5
Percentage increase in price = 8%
Price elasticity of demand = 
0.5 = 
Percentage change in quantity demanded = 0.5 × 8
= 4%
Therefore, if the price rises by 8% then as a result quantity demanded decreases by 4%.
Answer:
Quantitatively, Harlan Bikes is justified in deciding to close the department, but there are other qualitative factors that need to be considered which may result in the company loosing much more that they can save if the department is closed, such as for example a decrease in employee morale, a negative signalling effect to other stakeholders, a drop in sales in related products etc.
Explanation:
A decrease in employee morale can result especially if workers in other departments are no-longer sure about their future in the company, resulting from fears of their departments being closed. This can negatively affect productivity resulting in lower profits in other department.
A negative signalling effect means that other stakeholders such as investors and creditors may start questioning managements ability to profitably run the business, and the company will be perceived as more risky. Cost of debt and cost of equity capital for example, may go up, due to this higher perceived risk, and which may reduce the number of positive net present value projects that the company can undertake due to an increase in cost of capital.
If the company carries related products in other departments, it may also see a drop in sales in those sales, which will effectively reduced the savings that are estimated to be gained from closing the division.
Answer:
a bona fide occupational qualification
Explanation:
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification is a term used to describe a type of discrimination that is not illegal, even if it seems. It is a positive discrimination used by companies to hire new employees, when necessary, based on factors that are considered discriminatory such as gender, religion, nationality, among others.
An example of this can be seen when the film recording industry needs to hire an Asian actor to play a character of Asian origin. This industry uses nationality as a discriminatory factor to hire someone, but in this scenario, this does not discriminate.
Answer:
The correct answer is Licensing.
Explanation:
A business license allows the owner the right to start and develop a particular type of business in the city, county, state or country where it is granted. It is a type of permit that implies that the company has the backing of the government to operate. Government agencies can fine or close a business that operates without a license, so you should find out if having a license is part of your process to start your business, not everyone requires a license.
Depending on the type of business you have, you may need a local, county, state or federal license or none. Where your company is located will determine what type of license you need and where to obtain it.
Answer:
$45.027 million
Explanation:
The accounting equation shows the relationship between the various elements of the balance sheet. These are the assets, liabilities and equity. It is given as
Assets = Liabilities + Equity
The owner's equity is made up of the common stock and retained earnings (which is the net income less dividend paid over the period).
Equity = $125.989 million - $77.152 million
= $48.837 million
Retained earnings = Equity - Common stock
= $48.837 million - $3.810 million
= $45.027 million
Digby Corporation's retained earnings is $45.027 million
