Improved efficiency.
A study shows that downsizing lowered customer satisfaction -
Another study shows that downsizing increased efficiency, but nothing of employee productivity.
Answer:
Explanation:
It wouldn't now, unless you are very wealthy. Interest rates are very low and you would have to go into the junk bond market to get any kind of decent return. But Junk Bonds are or can be very unstable and you get a high return for a very chancy situation.
I think I know what the question wants you to understand. You need something that will provide with income. You just don't want to deal with bonds. There are stocks around that pay dividends; they are very conservative and if they go down, that will be the least of your problems.
You can then devote your resources to capital gains or pure stocks: no interest payments, but the stock itself goes up. There is a whole different tax system for capital gains.
You should also get some gold or silver as insurance.
Since you have asked about stocks and bonds, I have not said anything about cryptos. That's an option, but you have to be very knowledgeable because those things can be an investment nightmare.
Answer:
Flexible manufacturing
Explanation:
A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) refers to a manufacturing system that has a certain degree of flexibility to swiftly respond to unpredicted changes in the manufacturing orders and processes. FMS generally result in a increase in labor productivity and machine efficiency, as well as shorter lead times and increased production rate. If well executed, FMS should provide the same benefits as economies of scale but without the large scale production.
Answer:
The answer is: The option to buy shares of stock if its price is expected to increase.
Explanation:
A <em>"real option"</em> in management is: a choice managers can take concerning business investment opportunities. <em>Real options</em> usually involve tangible assets (machinery, buildings, inventory, land, etc.) but not financial instruments or stocks.
So the buying or selling of stocks aren´t considered <em>real options</em> in business management.
I think it’s D but I’m not sure