<u>Answer: </u>it would be performing a(n) * external analysis.
<u>Explanation:</u>
External analysis is the analysis performed by the organisations to understand their business environment in which they carry out the business activities. This analysis helps to identify the threats and opportunities that the business have in the market.
The threats can be competition, new entrants, factors affecting their demand, any government regulation for cosmetics etc. Opportunities can be to expand business, invest in new business etc. By understanding the external environment the business will be able to be well prepared to face them.
Answer:
(D)
Explanation:
The expectancy theory helps managers understand the behaviour and motivations of their employees.
Valence as a component of the expectancy theory is the value employees place on results or outcomes (O) based on their needs, goals, values, and sources of motivation.
For example, Employers often pay employees based on their performance so. Valence is the desirability of the result to the employees. Therefore employees believe or perceive that added effort will in fact lead them to attain their performance goals.
Answer: 12.98%
Explanation:
The formula for pre-tax return for Gecko company can be calculated is the addition of the capital gains growth rate(g) and the dividend yield.
To get capital gains growth rate, we will use th e after-tax return formula which is:
= Capital Gains Growth Rate (g) + Dividend Yield × (1-Tax Rate)
Capital Gains Growth Rate (g) will now be:
= 12% - 3.5% × (1-28%)
= 12 - 3.5(72%)
= 12 - 2.52
= 9.48%
Pre-Tax Required Return will now be:
= 9.48% + 3.5%
= 12.98%
The answer is the letter "B" Competitive Advantage.
\Answer:
Equipment Cr. $219818.00 is the correct answer.
Explanation:
The asset costed $219818 and when an asset is disposed off, it is written off from the books and its account is closed. The cost of asset is credited in the asset account. Thus, $219818.00 will be credited.
The amount of sales proceed is unknown so we cannot determine if the asset was sold for a loss or gain. Thu option b and d cannot be the right answer.
The amount of accumulated depreciation is given till year end as $197836.20 and this amount will be debited in the correct entry. Thus option c is incorrect.