A hostile takeover is said to occur when another corporation or group of investors gains voting control over a firm and replaces the old managers. If the old managers were managing the firm inefficiently, then hostile takeovers can improve the economy. However, hostile takeovers are controversial, and legislative actions have been taken to make them more difficult to undertake.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Period costs are also called noninventoriable costs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A major potential problem associated with franchising for the franchisor is that _____

a. money is obtained when goods are delivered, rather than when they are sold b. franchisees as owners have less incentive to work hard than employees c. it is difficult to set up and enforce franchise qualifications d. poorly performing franchises can undermine both consumer and investor confidence

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Drug manufactures have no duty to place their products in containers that cannot be opened by

children. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The inventory held in case demand exceeds expectation in order to counter uncertainty is called

A) cycle inventory. B) safety inventory. C) seasonal inventory. D) sourcing.

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