In most cases, in order for a firm to succeed in a competitive market, it needs to have a clear understanding of the marketplace and produce products based on the wants and needs of the customers, rather than expecting the customers to want the products manufactured solely based on the assessment of the firm's internal capabilities. a. trueb. false

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One pound of material is required for each finished unit. the inventory of materials at the end of each month should equal 20% of the following month's production needs. purchases of raw materials for february would be budgeted to be:

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?