Sam purchased a popular fast-food franchise but did not make a profit in his first quarter of operation. Still, Sam was probably required to pay royalties to his franchisor
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Franchisors collect royalties—a percentage of sales before taxes and other expenses—on all sales regardless of whether the business makes a profit.
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A. utility curve. B. knowledge inventory. C. skills map. D. learning curve.
A good way of using social networking to display good interpersonal skills is to use the Web sites to help others grow and develop, such as offering them useful information
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How does unethical behavior in an organization affect its workforce?
A) It instills fear in employees making them more productive. B) It helps workers focus on the goal of profitability. C) It creates a workforce that is more informed and therefore, motivated. D) It creates a workforce that is cynical and resentful.
E-cigarettesSmoking inflames non-smokers and claims the lives of more than 400,000 smokers each year, so the electronic cigarette is a welcomed alternative. Electronic cigarettes, called e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that emit a vapor from nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. It looks like a cigarette and allows smokers to inhale the nicotine vapor in places where smoking is not allowed. The product has been touted as a means to quit smoking as well. However, critics, especially the Food and Drug Administration, claim that "vaping" poses risks. In fact, the FDA claims its tests revealed a toxic chemical that is found in anti-freeze as well as other carcinogens. The FDA blocked a shipment of the product from China and banned the sale of this product in the
United States. In addition to the safety issue, the FDA is concerned that children might be attracted to this product because they come in flavors other than traditional menthol, such as bubble gum, chocolate, and strawberry. The FDA wants this product to go through the same rigorous testing that drugs must go through before being marketed. However, the FDA's authority over this product is questioned. While Congress has recently given the FDA authority over tobacco products, this is not a tobacco product and the Electronic Cigarette Association is fighting the ban.Refer to E-cigarettes. E-cigarette manufacturers claim they are not trying to sell this product to children. Rather, they are offering an alternative to combustible tobacco for committed smokers. These smokers comprise the manufacturers': A. target market B. buying center C. consumer cluster D. demographic sample E. mass market