E-commerce leads to ________, which is the elimination of middle layers of distributors and suppliers
A) forward integration
B) decentralization
C) backward integration
D) disintermediation
D
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Nontrade receivables, such as deposits with utility companies or advances to subsidiary companies, should be
A) recorded in separate accounts and reported as noncurrent assets on the balance sheet. B) recorded along with trade receivables in one account and included as part of the total receivables balance on the balance sheet. C) recorded in separate accounts and separately reported on the balance sheet. D) recorded in separate accounts and reported as an offset to retained earnings on the balance sheet.
When poorly designed goods or services affect consumers adversely, consumers have legal recourse ______.
A. by going on strike B. by filing a lawsuit C. by writing to the World Trade Organization D. by writing to the United Nations
The more two people are alike in terms of cultural and linguistic differences, the greater the likelihood that there will be communication breakdowns
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.C
Which ratio measures a firm's performance in using assets to generate earnings independent of how the firm financed acquisition of those assets?
a. rate of return on assets b. rate of return on common stockholders' equity c. earnings per share of common stock d. rate of return on preferred stockholders' equity e. none of the above