Which of the following is an industry force that shapes the attractiveness of a competitive environment?
A) competitor intelligence
B) knowledge advantage
C) cost advantage
D) market share advantage
E) customer buying power
E
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Which of the following is a basic factor that determines the boundaries within which market prices should be set?
A) market access B) competition C) service D) export duties
The “Golden Mean” is identified with which ethical perspective?
A. confucianism B. aristotelian ethics C. utilitarianism D. Kant’s categorical imperative
The CEO of Big Ships knows his company has won a $2 billion contract to build ships for the Navy. He is told by the Navy to keep this quiet until the official announcement. Knowing that Big Ships stock will rise when the announcement is made, he tells his children to buy as much Big Ships stock as they can right away. He does not buy any stock. The CEO may:
a. not be sued for insider trading since he did not engage in trades; his relatives can be sued b. not be sued for insider trading because he did not engage in trades; his relatives may not be sued because they have no relation to the company c. not be sued for insider trading under the Supreme Court rule in the Dirks case d. be sued only if his employment contract or contract with the Navy prohibits trading e. none of the other choices
Personal computer users are accustomed to downloading or purchasing software in a store. This type of software is called ____ software; it is mass-produced for general public use.
A. off-the-shelf B. custom C. on-the-shelf D. basic