The fact that electronic data interchange technology is so expensive that only large firms can afford to use it puts small firms at a severe disadvantage when it comes to sharing information.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Now the Internet allows almost all firms to share information, process orders, specifications, and invoices. A common way of doing this is by setting up an extranet, which uses Internet technology to allow people on different servers to collaborate. Thus the advantages of EDI technology are no longer available only to large firms.
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EPS is an ambiguous measure of profitability because it reflects operating performance in the numerator and ________________________________________ in the denominator
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Your supervisor has told you that he wants to "get rid of Jane." Jane is a Hispanic female co-worker who is very bright and capable and hardworking. Your supervisor has asked you to document everything Jane does and says that will help build a case for termination. You should do as your supervisor tells you
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If a company contains a number of investment centers of differing sizes, return on investment (ROI) should be used rather than residual income to rank the financial performance of the divisions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The option of sticking with the current business lineup makes sense when ______.
A. the company's present businesses offer attractive growth opportunities and can be counted on to create economic value for shareholders. B. companies are seeking multinational diversification. C. corporate executives are excited about market opportunities. D. corporate executives are satisfied with current performance of each of their businesses and can use redirect capabilities and resources for expansion opportunities E. corporate executives want to divest some businesses and retrench to a narrower diversification base