Answer:
It is generally not recommended to use a combination of both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Explanation:
For business success it is important to use a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Quantitative methods involves getting insight from data by using formulas, models and other mathematical methods to draw conclusions. Facts and logic is used to make business decisions.
Qualitative methods involve insights that is not based on mathematical methods, for example finding out what motivates consumer spending. It uses tools such as surveys and interviews.
 
        
             
        
        
        
The applicable formula is;
A = P(1-r)^n
Where;
A = Final purchasing power
P = Current purchasing power
r = inflation
n = Number of years when P changes to A
Confirming the first claim:
A = 1/2P (to be confirmed)
P = $3
r = 7% = 0.07
n = 10.25 years
Using the formula;
A = 3(1-0.07)^10.25 = 3(0.475) ≈ 3(0.5) = $1.5
And therefore, A = 1/2P after 10.25 years.
Now, give;
P = $9
A = 1/4P = $9/4 = $2.25
r = 6.5% = 0.065
n = ? (nearest year).
Substituting;
2.25 = 9(1-0.065)^n
2.25/9 = (1-0.065)^n
0.25 = (1-0.065)^n
ln (0.25)= n ln(1-0.065)
-1.3863 = -0.0672n
n = (-1.3863)/(-0.0672) = 20.63 years
To nearest year;
n = 21 years
Therefore, it would take approximately 21 years fro purchasing power to reduce by 4. That is, from $9 to $2.25.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: Resistance to change 
Explanation: In the given case the managers of Inseason inc. made the focus on short term goals rather than the long term. The manager in the given case did not took proper actions to continue the firm with large scale operations.
 The managers was resisting the change due to the risk factor that it might not lead to benefit and the continuous success that the entity is making might stop.
Thus, the correct option is A. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Here is the answer of the given question above. The decision rule that should be followed when deciding if a business segment should be eliminated is this: Segments with revenues which are less than avoidable expenses should be considered for elimination. <span>Unavoidable expense are those expense which will continue to be incurred whether segment is continued or discontinued. Hope this helps.</span>
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Geographic segmentation
Explanation:
 it is strategy related to geographic segmentation. it include strategy to provide all those facilities to the customer on the basis of location of customers. As it is given in question Hilton hotels provide more sleeker rooms in northeastern side while more rustic hotels in southwestern hotels.
In generally speaking, geographic segmentation strategy totally based on the preference of targeted customers.
Example of Geographic segmentation approach include  large production of raincoats to those areas that experience heavy rainfall etc