Explain the effects of each of the following factors on the market price and quantity of cell phones available in the market:
An increase in consumers’ income = if there is an increase in consumers income, there may be a decrease in the cell phones available for purchase because more people would have money to purchase phones. If more people are willing and able to purchase phones, the market price may increase on the device.
Technical improvements that reduce production costs = If production costs of the devices go down, the market price may decrease making the phones more affordable. If phones become more affordable and decrease in price, the quantity sold may rise to reflect the change.
A sharp decline in the cost of making fixed-line calls = if the cost of making fixed-line calls decreases, there may not be any change to the market price of phones however their may be an increase in quantity sold.
Answer:
Aftertax income 47,278.7
Explanation:
Sales 14,600 units at $14.30 (10%Δ) 208,780
Cost of goods sold (unchanged) <u> (116,800) </u>
Gross profit 91,980
S&A expenses; 5% of sales
208,780 x 5% = (10,439)
Depreciation (unchanged) <u> (14,000) </u>
Operating profit 67,541
Taxes (30% of operating profit) <u> 20,262.3 </u>
Aftertax income 47,278.7
Answer:
B) assessment centers
Explanation:
Since in the question it is mentioned that the company could hired marketing managers after testing their strategic thinking by providing the job description i.e any task designed to provide you with an realistic summary of the day-to-day tasks you are interviewing.
So according to the given situation, the company uses the assessment centers so that they could analyze the individual performance at the time of interview
Answer:
a. Price it at $250 and $300 and use a discrimination strategy to reach the two segments of the market
Explanation:
In order to maximize the revenue the price must be applied. But at the same time the first have to use the price discrimination strategy for reaching the two segments
So, The maximized revenue is
= (1,000,000 × 0.40 × $300 ) + (1,000000 × 0.60 × $250 )
= 120 million + 150 million
= $270 million
SO it would be lies in middle of $250 and $300
Hence, the first option is correct
The board of directors take all the decisions of the corporation and are responsible for them. Thus, the correct option is -
are responsible for and have final authority for managing corporate activities.
They have the final authority to carry out the managing activities functions.
