Plagiarism is when you take correct for someone else's work
Answer: c) if the firm's core competence is based on proprietary technology, entering a joint venture might risk losing control of that technology.
Explanation:
When firms expand into international markets, it is a standard practice to partner with a local company that already has expertise in the market to enable an easier transition.
This creates a problem however because in partnering with the company, the competitive advantage that the company holds could be at risk. This is even more so if the competitive advantage is based on proprietary technology and by entering into a partnership and giving another company access to that technology, there is a risk that control could be lost.
Answer:
When something is vague, it is not being specific but when something is ambiguous, it has multiple meanings and so can be open to interpretation.
a. Middle class ⇒ Both VAGUE and AMBIGUOUS
Middle class is non specific because it is used as a blanket term for people or things not in either first or lower class. It also has multiple meanings.
b. Odd number ⇒ NEITHER
c. Gold ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Gold has several meanings such as being a mineral, medium of exchange or even a color.
d. Bank ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Bank also has different meanings. It could be a financial institution, land next to water or even a repository for blood.
e. Opportunity ⇒ VAGUE
Opportunity is vague unless the opportunity is described.
f. Jaguar ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Jaguar has multiple means. It could be a animal or it could be a car.
g. Credit ⇒ AMBIGUOUS
Credit has several meaning as well. It could refer to loans, financial entry, increase in bank account etc.
Answer:
The correct answer is letter "B": Often reveal products that were under- or over-costed by traditional costing systems.
Explanation:
Activity-Based Costing or ABC is a managerial accounting method that assigns certain indirect costs to the products incurring the bulk of those costs. ABC is primarily used in the manufacturing sector to make a better calculation of the true cost of production per unit. Compared to the traditional costing method, ABC spots products that could be under-costed or over-costed.
