Multiple Choice: Conceptual [i]. Which of the following is not considered a capital component for the purpose of calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) as it applies to capital budgeting? a.Long-term debt. b.Common stock. c.Accounts payable and accruals. d.Preferred stock. [ii]. For a typical firm with a given capital structure, which of the following is correct? (Note: All rates are after taxes.) a.kd […]

Homework Cost-Volume Profit Analysis Respond to the following: -When conducting a cost-volume profit analysis, determine where the most challenges for accountants occur. Recommend action to overcome the challenge(s). -Create a brief scenario in which an accountant would be asked to conduct a cost-volume profit analysis and provide a supporting rationale. [250 words] [1-2 references] The Cost of Complexity Respond to the following: -In a globalized […]

APUS SPHS508 All forumsWeek 1Forum 2 – Professional vs. Consumer Sources  One of the most important skills a professional needs to develop is the ability to critically evaluate published materials related to your professional field. The development of this skill is a major focus of this course. For this forum, your goal is to identify a topic of interest to you related to your professional/career […]

APPLICATION QUESTIONS Multiple Choice 111. According one expert from J. Walter Thompson’s Mature Marketing Group, “everyone over 45 is lumped into a category called old.” However, the expert points out that this strategy is faulty. Seniors, particularly boomers-turned-seniors, often make buying decisions based on ________. a. price, not quality b.lifestyle, not age c. age perception d. what their children buy e. dreams, not realities 112. […]

1. The chief disadvantage to a firm that decides to follow a product specialization strategy in selecting target markets is that ________. a. no synergy exists b. logistics can become a nightmare c. the product may be supplanted by an entirely new technology d. competitors can easily copy any new product introductions e. e-commerce becomes difficult for the company 2. With ________ as a target […]

Chapter 8: Identifying Market Segments and Targets GENERAL CONCEPT QUESTIONS Multiple Choice 1. Instead of scattering their marketing effort (a “shotgun” approach), many companies are now embracing target marketing where the focus is on those consumers that they have thegreatest chance of satisfying (a ________ approach) with their products and services. a. “rifle” b. “focused” c. “niche” d. “macro” e. “micro” 2. In ________ marketing, […]

Essay 101. Michael Porter has identified five forces that determine the intrinsic long-run attractiveness of a market or market segment. Briefly, list and characterize those forces. 102. There are four industry structure types associated with an industry concept of competition. List and briefly characterize those four (4) types. 103. Industries differ greatly in ease of entry. List four typical entry barriers into a market? 104. […]

.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 36.0pt 108.0pt 216.0pt”>1. Which of the following tennis shoe companies is considered to be a market nicher? a. New Balanceb. Adidasc. Reebokd. Wal-Mart brand tennis shoese. Nike 2. In terms of comparisons with a market leader, whereas the market leader achieves high volume, the market nicher achieves ________. a. high marginb. low marginc. high promotabilityd. medium pricinge. lower demand […]

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine the concept of the self. Address the following items: • Define the concept of the self in the social world. • Apply the self to your life, including self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. • Describe at least two social experiences that affected your personal development. Include the course text as a reference for this assignment. Additional […]

From the Goldsmith & Carter textbook, select either the Bank of America (Chapter 2) or McDonald’s (Chapter 9) case study for this assignment.Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:1. Outline the talent management program that led tosuccess for the company.2. Identify strengths of the program and how they led to goal accomplishment.3. Describe opportunities for improvement in the talent management planning […]