Robert Donat created a new hardware/software solution by drawing upon his knowledge from working in two diverse areas—the Army and hedge funds. His previous experience and knowledge played a role in his success. What term describes the factor that motivated him to start a business in the first place?

a. intuition
b. innovation
c. mindset
d. resiliency


c. mindset

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The upper management of a large national retail grocery store has passed along the new goals of improving customer service to the district managers. At this point, the district managers need to determine how the stores in their district will achieve top management's goal with the given resources during the next 6 to 24 months. The district managers are developing ______ planning.

A. working-level B. tactical C. middle-level D. operational E. strategic

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Performance Inc sells its newest athletic shoe styles to The Sneaker Store and distributes dated or slightly defective merchandise through Sports Discounters. Performance Inc's main competitor is Topnotch Manufacturers

Performance Inc also markets its products through the company Web site. They decide to offer a short-term online promotion to encourage consumers to buy their newest athletic shoes, promoting a 20 percent discount off current retail prices. In such a distribution channel, which of the following would be considered a vertical conflict? A) a conflict between Performance Inc. and The Sneaker Store B) a conflict among Performance Inc., The Sneaker Store, and Sports Discounters C) a conflict between The Sneaker Store and Sports Discounters D) a conflict between Performance Inc. and Sports Discounters E) a conflict between Performance Inc. and Topnotch Manufacturers

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Rivalry is intense in nations with conditions of ________ consumer demand, ________ supplier bases, and ________ new entrant potential from related industries.

A. strong; strong; high B. weak; weak; high C. strong; strong; low D. weak; weak; low

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When a company collects the face value of a long-term investment in bonds at maturity, ________

A) total assets and equity of the firm remains unchanged B) both assets and liabilities of the firm increase C) both assets and equity of the firm increase D) liabilities decrease and equity increases

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