The answer to this question is <span>diminishing market opportunities and stagnating sales in its principal business.
Companies should only consider diversification if the previous product that thye make is already succesful and they have enough capital to pursue another segment of the market. If the sales is still stagnant, it best to use the capital to reinvest in the current product until the growth is assured. (or even just stop the production for that product and start pursuing another)</span>
Answer:
The correct answer is the option B: Institutes a dual hierarchy that violates the unity-of-command principle.
Explanation:
To begin with, in the business management field the concept known as "Matrix structure" or matrix management as well is refered to the dynamic way of organizating the company that has the characteristic of having the employees of the business answering directly to two or more superiors of leaders instead of just one. Therefore that in this type of organizational structure sometimes the matters of certain departments tend to interfere or collide with the objectives of others. That is the main reason why it does violates the principle of unity-of-command described in the organizational theory.
Answer:
B) Good economists must possess a rare combination of gifts.
Explanation:
Economics is a social science that focuses on studying scarcity. Since all resources are scarce, economics tries to determine how to allocate resources more efficiently in order to produce the most possible benefits. We are all economists whether we like it or not. When we spend our money (scarce resource) we try to get the largest benefit out of it, the same applies to our time. We decide to study for a test and get a good grade, or simply take a very long nap.
The problem with economics and all social science, is that they are not exact. There is no possible way a scientific research can be done that includes all the economy, there are simply too many billions of transactions and different combinations that it is impossible to do it. Some microeconomics studies can be carried out but only considering a single company or industry and few factors.
Economists must base their research upon past events and develop models that can predict future events. Sadly but true, even meteorologists have a higher percentage of correct predictions than economists.
The few good economists must be very good at math, history, politics, philosophy, psychology, developing abstract ideas and make them concrete ideas, and last but not least must be able to explain all of this to others and convince them.
The problem with applying economic models to the real world are the changing expectations of the general public (psychology and philosophy). One of my teachers had a great saying, "the mouth is the most sensitive organ in your body, but your pocket is by far the most sensitive part".
(1) c. Offers a negative-sounding apology
(2) c. Fails to offer a clear explanation
Explanation:
At the closing part of the letter, a negative sounding apology can demoralize the employees.
Hubert should have offered a well-informed explanation without sounding negative.
The letter can be re-written as follows:
Date: May 10
To: All Employees
From: Anne Leller Manager, Classic Car Restoration Inc.
Subject: Three Shelby Mustangs
You all have to work overtime next week because we must have the three 1965 Shelby Mustangs ready for Bruce Willis, one of our best clients.
We need to make sure to use all original engine parts and add a top-of-the-line clear coat on all three cars.
Additionally, the client purchased the original radios for each car, so we should install those too.
I apologize for any inconvenience, unfortunately, I am unwilling to make exceptions to this request at this point of time. However, you will surely receive an additional bonus for working overtime along with your salary.
Answer:
The perpetuity is worth $1486.43 more than the ordinary annuity
Explanation:
A perpetuity that with an annual cash inflow or cash outflow payable for a foreseeable future - for an infinite number of period
The present value of a perpetual annuity is calculated as
PV= A/r
PV = 1000/0.1
PV =&10,000
On the other hand, an annuity with annual cash inflows or cash outflows for certain number of years is called an ordinary annuity.
The present value of an ordinary annuity is determined as follows:
PV = (1 - (1+r)^n)/r × A
= (1-(1+0.1)^(-20))/0.1 × 1000
= 8.5135 × 1000
= 8513.56
Difference in PV = 10,000 - 8513.56
= $1486.43
The perpetuity is worth $ 1,486.43 more than the ordinary annuity
