Answer:
1. Pressures for local responsiveness may make it difficult to ______________________________.
monitor and adapt to changing customer tastes in a large number of foreign markets
2. __________________________is the most appropriate strategy when there are substantial differences across nations with regard to consumer tastes and preferences, and where cost pressures are not too intense.
Localization strategy
3. ___________________________ is the most appropriate strategy when the firm simultaneously faces strong pressures for both cost reductions and local responsiveness.
Transnational strategy
4. A firm facing low pressures for local responsiveness and few pressures to contain costs might best pursue a(n) _______________________.
international strategy
5. Markets are dynamic, and any firm will face competition. In time, international and localization strategies tend to become less viable, and managers need to ________________________________.
orient their companies toward either a global standardization or transnational strategy
Explanation:
When a company's global business activities are coordinated via cooperation and interdependence between its head office, operational divisions, and internationally located subsidiaries or retail outlets, the entity tends to realize more competitive advantages than when it uses a single strategy. This is why the transnational strategy is offering the best alternative for international businesses in the globalized economy.
Answer:
a A. Thomas invests $2,000 in her business.
DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A BUSINESS TRANSACTION, THIS QUALIFIES AS AN INVESTMENT TRANSACTION
Explanation:
Business transactions must involve two distinct parties, and must result in the exchange of goods or services. Thomas invested on he business, and that is considered an investment transaction, not a business transaction.
b A. Thomas purchases a computer system on account to be used in her business. QUALIFIES AS BUSINESS TRANSACTION, INCREASES ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
c A. Thomas gives an $800 quote to a potential client for services requested.
QUALIFIES AS BUSINESS TRANSACTION, INCREASES REVENUE AND INCOME
d A. Thomas writes check 1002 out of the business checking account to pay the first month's rent on the space her business is leasing. QUALIFIES AS BUSINESS TRANSACTION, INCREASES EXPENSES AND REDUCES INCOME
Answer:
(D) Southwest Airlines views itself as operating in a devolving market.
Explanation:
If Southwest Airlines believes it is operating in a devolving or declining market it will not make efforts to generate customer information with a view to enhancing customer experience.
The actions of Southwest Airlines are consistent with a company in an evolving market where there are new opportunities to expand their customer base and grow returns on investment.
Answer:
a. Cost of Equipment = $401300
Residual value = $25100
Useful life = 18 years
Depreciation expense = (Purchase cost - Residual value) / Useful life
Depreciation expense = ($401,300 - $25,100) / 18 years
Depreciation expense = $20,900
b. Book value of equipment on January 1 of year 4 = Purchase cost -(Depreciation expense * 3 years)
= $401300 - ($20900*3 years)
= $401300 - $62700
= $338,600
c. Accumulated Depreciation = Depreciation expense * 3 years
Accumulated Depreciation = $20,900*3
Accumulated Depreciation = $62,700
Gain/ loss on sale = Cash received for sale of asset - Book value of asset at jan 1 of year 4
Loss on sale = $315000 - $338600
Loss on sale = $23600
Journal Entry
Cash $315000 Dr
Accumulated depreciation-equipment $62700 Dr
Loss on sale of equipment $23600 Dr
Equipment $401300 Cr
