West corp. purchased a piece of equipment in january 2014. the accountant of west corp. decided to use double declining balance method to depreciate this equipment. for 2014, compared with using straight-line depreciation method, the company will have: (a) a higher net income and a higher accumulated depreciation. (b) a lower net income and a higher accumulated depreciation. (c) a higher net income and a lower accumulated depreciation. (d) a lower net income and a lower accumulated depreciation.

Is exploiting a distinctive competence or improving efficiency for competitive advantage. (a) cooptation (b) coalition (c) competitive intelligence (d) competitive aggression (e) smoothing

Which of the following is one of the five fundamental questions? which products will be in scarce supply and which in excess supply? who should appoint the head of the central bank? how much should society save? correct what goods and services will be produced?

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.