Which of the following is a common factor of failure for small businesses?

a. niche marketing

b. creating a focused set of products or services

c. providing customer service

d. expanding quickly?

Chuck, a single taxpayer, earns $75,000 in taxable income and $10,000 in interest from an investment in City of Heflin bonds. (Use the US tax rate schedule) Required:a.

If John can produce a good in less time than Fred then he has an absolute advantage in producing that good. True or False

Ursula has a high tolerance for ambiguity but focuses on technical aspects more than social aspects. She is a careful decision maker, taking longer to make decisions but acting well in new situations.

Michael keeps looking for his keys on the kitchen table, where he usually leaves them. eventually, he checks in his pocket and finds them.

National Storage issued $90 million of its 10% bonds on April 1, 2018, at 99 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated January 1, 2018, and mature on December 31, 2035. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31.

A company has a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On December 31, year one, the accumulated benefit obligation is $45,900, the projected benefit obligation is $68,100, and the fair value of the plan assets is $62,000.

Which type of workplace culture emphasizes the development of new skills? a. achievement-based b. adaptive-based c. involvement-oriented d. consistency-oriented

Jones Co. started the year with no inventory. During the year, it purchased two identical inventory items at different times. The first purchase cost $1,240 and the other, $1,570. Jones sold one of the items during the year.

The culture of UPS places service to the customer among the company's highest business objectives, which is reflected in their use of information systems to enable customer tracking of their packages.

Employers bond employees who handle cash receipts because fidelity bonds reduce the possibility of employing dishonest individuals and Deter dishonesty by making employees aware that insurance companies may investigate and prosecute dishonest acts.