5. which of the following is a question you should ask your boss regarding individual performance evaluations? a. what kinds of materials are used? b. what measurements will be used to evaluate me? c. is there a budget? d. what resources are available?

When peter metcalf describes black diamond’s manufacturing facility in china as a “greenfield project,” he means that partnered with a chinese company to buy the plant . of all market entry strategies, this one carries the lowest risk. because black diamond manufactures its outdoor sports products outside the united states, what risks must its managers be aware of?

For each of the following cases determine the ending balance in the inventory account. (hint: first, determine the total cost of inventory available for sale. next, subtract the cost of the inventory sold to arrive at the ending balance.)a. jill’s dress shop had a beginning balance in its inventory account of $40,000. during the accounting period jill’s purchased $75,000 of inventory, returned $5,000 of inventory, and obtained $750 of purchases discounts. jill’s incurred $1,000 of transportation-in cost and $600 of transportation-out cost. salaries of sales personnel amounted to $31,000. administrative expenses amounted to $35,600. cost of goods sold amounted to $82,300.b. ken’s bait shop had a beginning balance in its inventory account of $8,000. during the accounting period ken’s purchased $36,900 of inventory, obtained $1,200 of purchases allowances, and received $360 of purchases discounts. sales discounts amounted to $640. ken’s incurred $900 of transportation-in cost and $260 of transportation-out cost. selling and administrative cost amounted to $12,300. cost of goods sold amounted to $33,900.a& b. cost of goods avaliable for sale? ending inventory?

Which of the following results in an increase in the standard of living? a. an increase in unemployment pushes down the cost of production. b. wages go up to correct for the inflation of prices. c. income increases, enabling consumers to buy more goods and services. d. rising production costs drive up the price of goods and services.