Hike n’ Run Company has decided to produce 288,000 pairs of socks at a uniform rate throughout 2010. The sales department of Hike n’ Run has estimated sales for 2010 according to the following schedule: Sales of pairs of socks First quarter 76,800 Second quarter 62,400 Third quarter 72,000 Fourth quarter 100,800 Total for 2007 312,000 Assume the 2009 December 31, inventory is estimated to be 38,400 pairs of socks. Prepare a schedule of planned sales and production for the first two quarters of 2010.

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?