Why is following an unrelated diversification strategy especially advantageous in an emerging economy? a. it allows the conglomerate to overcome institutional weaknesses in emerging economies. b. it allows the conglomerate to form a monopoly in emerging economies. c. it allows the conglomerate to use well-defined legal systems in emerging economies. d. it allows the conglomerate to take advantage of strong capital markets in emerging economies.

Livingsocial started with one “daily deal,” a $25 voucher for $50 worth of food at a washington, d.c., area restaurant. since then, the company has grown at breakneck speed, has 46 million members in 25 countries, and has acquired a dozen companies that offer related deals and services. why and how might a company such as livingsocial want to use scenario building? discuss.

Because natalie has had such a successful first few months, she is considering other opportunities to develop her business. one opportunity is to become the exclusive distributor of a line of fine european mixers. the current cost of a mixer is approximately $550, and natalie would sell each one for $1,100. natalie comes to you for advice on how to account for these mixers. each appliance has a serial number and can be easily identified. natalie asks you the following questions. 1. “would you consider these mixers to be inventory? or, should they be classified as supplies or equipment? ” 2. “i’ve learned a little about keeping track of inventory using both the perpetual and the periodic systems of accounting for inventory. which system do you think is better? which one would you recommend for the type of inventory that i want to sell? ” 3. “how often do i need to count inventory if i maintain it using the perpetual system? do i need to count inventory at all? ” in the end, natalie decides to use the perpetual method of accounting for inventory, and the following transactions happen during the month of january. jan.

Your survey indicates the following beverage choices: 20 milk, 13 water, 22 soda, 32 coffee. what percentage of customers can you satisfied if you just serve milk or water?