Answer:
(Note please, the background of L.L. Bean was not stated. I am answering on a general note.)
 L.L. Bean empowered its employees to make independent decisions that ultimately have financial consequences so as to save time needed to consult superior authorities for directions.
Explanation:
In the course of business, some customers might have needs and inquiries that have to be responded to on the spot so that they do not lose their patience and move to other competitors.
 When an organization empowers its employees to make independent decisions that might affect the company financially, it is in a bid to serve the customers better by saving their time. This also instills trust and confidence in the company because the employees are knowledgeable of their services.
 
        
             
        
        
        
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Simple interest is based on the principal amount of a loan or deposit, while compound interest is based on the principal amount and the interest that accumulates on it in every period. Since simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount of a loan or deposit, it's easier to determine than compound interest
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Answer:
The correct answer is option a. 
Explanation:
The monthly total revenue is $5,000. 
The marginal cost of producing 19th, 20th and 21st unit is $200. 
Laura will earn profit if the price is able to cover marginal cost. 
Total revenue is the product of price and quantity. 
Price of cake when Laura produces 19 units
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= $263.15
Price of cake when Laura produces 20 units
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= $250
Price of cake when Laura produces 21 units
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= $238.09
So we see that the price is able to cover marginal cost till 21st units, so Laura should produce more than 20 units and go on producing till price becomes equal to marginal cost. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
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The Absolute Advantage Theory assumed that only bilateral trade could take place between nations and only in two commodities that are to be exchanged. 
Explanation:
In economics, the principle of absolute advantage refers to the ability of a party (an individual, a firm, or a country) to produce more of a good or service than competitors while using the same amount of resources.
 
        
             
        
        
        
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Generally real estate liens are prioritized following a temporal order, from first to last. This applies to all liens except taxes. Taxes are always first and they are collected before any other lien in the event of a foreclosure. 
In this case, the following priority would go to the mechanic's lien from the the general contractor (as a result from court order), then the mortgage, and finally the other creditors.