Unicorn Toys faces stiff competition from Playtime Inc., a rival firm with which Unicorn
Toys has achieved differentiation parity. Both firms have invested in state-of-the art production
facilities and have similar learning curves of 85 percent. Assuming neither firm can reduce the
cost of its input factors, how can Unicorn Toys achieve a competitive advantage as a cost leader?
A) Reduce the manufacturing staff by half to save on labor costs.
B) Increase spending on product features.
C) Have a cumulative output that is greater than Playtime Inc.'s.
D) Eliminate several features that customers value to cut costs.

Which of the following statements is true? a. financial investment refers to the creation and expansion of business enterprisesb. economic investment refers to the creation and expansion of business enterprisesc. economic investment refers to the purchase of assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estated. both economic and financial investment refer to the purchase of assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate

Jing-sheng facilitated a hiring committee for his advertising company. six employees (including two managers) met together to discuss applicants and select the finalists for a copywriter position in the public relations department. although the head of public relations would have the final nod on the candidate that would ultimately be hired, the evaluative work of the committee was very important because this group would send forward those persons they believed would be good work colleagues. in setting up this type of hiring process, the head of public relations was utilizing a(n) style of leadership.a. autocraticb. free-reinc. contingentd. participative

Randall's, inc. has 20,000 shares of stock outstanding with a par value of $1.00 per share. the market value is $12 per share. the balance sheet shows $42,000 in the capital in excess of par account, $20,000 in the common stock account, and $50,500 in the retained earnings account. the firm just announced a 5 percent (small) stock dividend. what will the balance in the retained earnings account be after the dividend?