What are the 5 characteristics of objectives

The 6-month futures price on a non-dividend-paying stock is $36.20. the risk-free rate is 2.75 percent and the market rate is 9.

Otrada [13]

$15.82 (a.k.a answer B)

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3 years ago

When a nation’s currency appreciates, what is the most likely result?

vichka [17]

When a nation's currency appreciates that means there is an increase in the exchange rate. It would result to cheaper imports and lower inflation rates which would be advantageous to those countries who are importing goods. While a weak currency would be better for an economy that's exporting goods to other countries.

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3 years ago

Think of a firm that has attained a differentiation focus or cost focus strategy. Are its advantages sustainable? Why? Why not?

quester [9]

Answer:

Yes they are sustainable

Explanation:

The strategies mentioned in the question were laid out my Michael Porter and therefore, we can look analyse his model to understand whether these strategies are sustainable or not.

Porter has categorized strategies into 3 broad categories: Cost Leadership, Differentiation, and Focus strategies (all three are known as "Generic Strategies). Focus strategy is branched out into two sub-segments known as Cost Focus and Differentiation Focus.

Now, the question has already clarified that the strategies in question are both focus strategies. So lets understand what each entails.

Differentiation Focus: A strategy in which the company aims to gain market leadership in a focused market (a specific market) through strategic differentiaion. This strategic differentiaion involves offering a specialized service or a unique product in a niche market. Cost focus strategy is similar in the sense is that that the aim is to offer highly low cost products/services to a niche market. Because of the focus on these niche markets, company's develop a strong understansing of the consumer thereby developing strong brand loyalty with that particular customer base. The key ingredient, again, is that the competitive advantage is being harnessed by focusing just on a particular niche market. Another key component is that the companies using this strategy rely on the consumers in the target market having different needs, tastes, and requirements than consumers in other segments in the industry.

Now, these strategies by desig were put forth my Porter has being sustainable. Hence the term "generic strategies" in that they can be broadly used to create and sustain performance. The focus strategies as defined above are sustainable since they harness the power of having priority knowledge of their target market to provide appropriate services and products. The high brand loyalty and knowledge of consumers give them an edge over competitors (competitive rivalry). Supplier power depends on the nature of products being offered therefore it cant be taken into consideration. Buyer power can be managed since you are prodiving unique service offerings to unique customers. Threat of substitution depends on the product and service offering. Threat of new entry by larger player exists, but due to the focus that the company had in the target market, barriers to entry (long strong brand loyalty) can be developed.

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3 years ago

Semi-Salt Industries began its operation in 1975 and remains the only firm in the world that produces and sells commercial-grade

Airida [17]

Answer

The answer and procedures of the exercise are attached in the following archives.

Step-by-step explanation:

You will find the procedures, formulas or necessary explanations in the archive attached below. If you have any question ask and I will aclare your doubts kindly.

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3 years ago

Bill Pope has developed a new device that is so exciting he is considering quitting his job in order to produce and market it on

labwork [276]

Answer:

Costs of: Opportunity Sunk Variable Fixed MOH Product Selling Differential

Garage rent (Fixed)........................................X

Utilities (Fixed).................................................X

Cost of the industrial design course (Sunk) ... ''the cost has been spent''

Equipment rented .(Fixed)...............................X

Material cost (Variable)...................X

Labor cost (Variable).......................X

Present salary (Opportunity cost / Differential Cost)..'He wont earn anymore'

Advertising (Fixed and Selling Costs)............X...................................X

Explanation:

Costs of: Opportunity Sunk Variable Fixed MOH Product Selling Differential

Garage rent (Fixed)........................................X

Utilities (Fixed).................................................X

Cost of the industrial design course (Sunk) ... ''the cost has been spent''

Equipment rented .(Fixed)...............................X

Material cost (Variable)...................X

Labor cost (Variable).......................X

Present salary (Opportunity cost / Differential Cost)..'He wont earn anymore'

Advertising (Fixed and Selling Costs)............X...................................X

1. Garage rent is fixed Manufacturing Overhead because he will pay a fixed rent amount every month.

2. Utilities is fixed Manufacturing Overhead because he will pay a fixed amount every month.

3. Cost of the industrial design course is Sunk because the cost has been spent already

4. Equipment rented is fixed Manufacturing Overhead because he will pay a fixed amount every month.

5. Material cost is variable because it will depend on how much produced every month.

6. Labor cost is variable because it will depend on how much produced every month.

7. Present salary is an Opportunity cost because wont earn salary anymore when he starts the business; this is also differential because it is the difference between the cost of the two alternative decisions

Advertising is a fixed Selling costs because he will pay a fixed amount every month and it is related to sales not production.

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3 years ago