Metropolitan power and light is a monopoly in the electrical generation and distribution industry. since it does not face any competition in its industry, it has become quite lax in research and development and has not made any improvements to its efficiency. it also spends lavishly on its corporate retreats because it has a high level of guaranteed profits every year. its actions are an example of

If the ceo of a large, diversified, firm were filling out a fitness report on a division manager (i.e., "grading" the manager), which of the following situations would be likely to cause the manager to receive a better grade? in all cases, assume that other things are held constant.a. the division's basic earning power ratio is above the average of other firms in its industry.b. the division's total assets turnover ratio is below the average for other firms in its industry.c. the division's debt ratio is above the average for other firms in the industry.d. the division's inventory turnover is 6, whereas the average for its competitors is 8.e. the division's dso (days' sales outstanding) is 40, whereas the average for its competitors is 30.