If a firm experiences gains from specialization as it increases its scale of production, we would expect its long-run average cost curve to be:

a. upward-sloping.
b. horizontal.
c. downward-sloping.
d. vertical.
e. U-shaped.

What is the second step in communication planning? determine the purpose of the message outline the communication for delivery determine the best channel of communication clarify objectives identify the audience

What is marketing’s contribution to the new product development team? a. technical expertise needed to translate designs into an actual product/service. b. deep customer insight that leads to product ideas. c. ability to assess financial viability d. feedback on design as well as how customers will actually use the product e. technical expertise needed to translate concepts into product/service designs.

“strategy, plans, and budgets are unrelated to one another.” do you agree? explain. explain how the manager’s choice of the type of responsibility center (cost, revenue, profit, or investment) affects the behavior of other employees.