Which critical factor must Mac, an entrepreneur, consider to select his suppliers? A.
the assurance that the supplier will provide 100 percent original material
B.
the assurance that the supplier will always provide a flat discount rate regardless of the market condition
C.
the assurance that the supplier will be able to meet urgent and immediate demands at all times
D.
the assurance that Mac will earn customer loyalty by producing goods sold by the supplier
E.
the assurance that Mac’s business will expand every financial year

Anew japanese restaurant opens two blocks from your home. the owner, reiko, is a personal friend of yours. you don't particularly like japanese food, but you decide to go anyway; however, there is nothing on the menu that sounds appealing. unfortunately, it turns out that most of the people in your town don't like japanese cuisine either. reiko confides that business is not good, but she isn't sure what to do from an economic standpoint. which of the following would most likely describe adam smith's perspective on this problem? select one: a. reiko should ask the government for assistance. b. reiko should close the restaurant and find a different career. c. reiko should lay off workers and do everything herself to save money. d. reiko should add other foods to the menu and offer discounts to attract more people to her restaurant.