What is meant by the phrase “Keeping up with the Joneses”? a
This phrase refers to the human behavior of wanting to spend more because we see others around us spending more and enjoying goods and services that we think we would enjoy as well.
b
This phrase refers to the concept of saving up for only your needs in your budget, not your wants.
c
This phrase refers to the annual event in August where investors compete with each other to see who can beat the market.
d
This phrase refers to the newest reality television show that demonstrates the effect of saving early and often.

Acompany that adapts its product mix to meet the needs of a new market is using which of the following global marketing strategies market development diversification strategy product development undiversified

Tom has brought $150,000 from his pension to a new job where his employer will match 401(k) contributions dollar for dollar. each year he contributes $3,000. after seven years, how much money would tom have in his 401(k)?

Garrett is an executive vice president at samm hardware. he researches a proposal by a larger company, maximum hardware, to combine the two companies. by analyzing past performance, conducting focus groups, and interviewing maximum employees, garrett concludes that maximum has poor profit margins, sells shoddy merchandise, and treats customers poorly. what actions should garrett and samm hardware take? a. turn down the acquisition offer and prepare to resist a hostile takeover. b. attempt a friendly merger and use managerial hubris to improve results at maximum. c. welcome the acquisition and use knowledge transfer to impart sam hardware's management practices. d. do nothing; the two companies cannot combine without samm hardware's explicit consent.