Mercy Motors owns a small engine repair shop. The company is trying to determine whether or not they should update the shop. To modernize the shop, Mercy estimates will require $350,000 in new machines and equipment and $120,000 in building improvements. The building was purchased in 1961 for $48,000. Since then, $329,000 worth of improvements have been added to create the existing structure, which is currently valued at $380,000. What is the opportunity cost of modernizing the shop

Which economic indicators are used to measure the global economy? check all that apply. a. purchasing power parity b. trade volumes c. spending power parity d. labor market data e. gross domestic product f. trade deficits and surpluses

You operate a small advertising agency. you employ two secretaries, a graphic designer, three sales representatives, and an office coordinator. 1. what types of things would you consider when determining how to compensate each position? describe two (2) considerations. 2. what type of compensation plan would you use for each position?

An important source of public scrutiny is "watchdogs." these are: the efforts of a firm's competitors, including how often the competitors attack the firm's strategies. taxpayer-supported government agencies that limit a firm's ability to compete in foreign markets. companies designated by the government to only produce products that support the government defense program. socially conscious groups that make it their mission to measure the social responsibility levels of businesses, and provide consumers with their opinions about the level of corporate responsibility of various companies.