What effect did Wal-Mart’s “Go Green” policies have on Wal-Mart’s profits and on the price it had to charge consumers?
a. it increased the price of all of Wal-Mart’s products by 5%
b. the expensive fuel efficiency equipment didn’t work, and Wal-mart ended up spending more on fuel
c. its recycling programs cost Wal-Mart more money on waste disposal
d. Wal-Mart saved money on fuel and shipping costs and by increasing its recycling efforts
d. Wal-Mart saved money on fuel and shipping costs and by increasing its recycling efforts
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Some business journalists are critical of sustainability. They argue that it means constraining economic development. 2. The reputations of corporations who address environmental issues are not likely to be enhanced because these behaviours are now expected of all businesses. 3. Profitability is likely reduced due to a focus on environmental concerns. 4. Globalization is a recent phenomenon, with growth in international trade increasing in the last two decades. 5. Globalization is a process that contradicts protectionism.
Par value represents the:
A) arbitrary amount that establishes a minimum price for the stock when it is first issued. B) current market price of the stock. C) amount for which any treasury shares have been acquired by the corporation. D) amount for which treasury shares may be reissued.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four things needed for aggregate planning?
A) a logical overall unit for measuring sales and output B) a method to determine the relevant costs C) a mathematical model that will minimize costs over the intermediate planning period D) an aggregate demand forecast for an intermediate planning period E) All of these are needed for aggregate planning.
How do differences between planned and actual volume impact companies that use a cost-plus pricing strategy?
What will be an ideal response?