The difference between net sales and the cost of goods sold equals the _____
a. net profit before taxes
b. total costs
c. operating expenses
d. gross profit
d
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A mobile phone manufacturing company observes that the main reason for an abrupt fall in their sales volume is the unconventional design of their phones that consumers found inconvenient and unattractive
The findings prompt the company to adopt a new strategy. They redesigned the product models keeping the requirements of the end-user in mind. According to the expectancy value-model, the company's strategy can be termed as ________. A) psychological repositioning B) real repositioning C) competitive depositioning D) physiological depositioning E) prescriptive method
Carlin Company, which uses net present value to analyze investments, requires a 10% minimum rate of return. A staff assistant recently calculated a $500,000 machine's net present value to be $86,400, excluding the impact of straight-line depreciation.FV of 1 (i=10%, n=5):1.611FV of a series of $1 cash flows (i=10%, n=5):6.105 PV of $1 (i=10%; n = 5): 0.621PV of a series of $1 cash flows (i=10%, n=5):3.791 If Carlin ignores income taxes and the machine is expected to have a five-year service life, the correct net present value of the machine would be:
A. $186,400. B. $292,700. C. $465,500. D. $(13,600). E. $86,400.
Which of the factors of psychological empowerment is associated with having a higher level of autonomy and control over decision-making?
A. meaningfulness B. self-determination C. competence D. impact
Which of the following is determined by a customer's personal evaluation of the benefits and costs of a market offering relative to those of competing offers?
A) customer-perceived value B) customer satisfaction C) customer-perceived performance D) customer relationship management E) market segmentation