Auto pistons at wemming chung's plant in shanghai are produced in a forging process, and the diameter is a critical factor that must be controlled. from sample sizes of 10 pistons produced each day, the mean and the range of this diameter have been as follows: day mean bold x overbar (mm) range r (mm) 1 156.9 4.4 2 155.2 4.4 3 153.6 4.3 4 157.5 4.8 5 158.6 4.5 (a) what is the value of x double overbar?

Discuss how the resource-based view (rbv) of the firm combines the two perspectives of (1) an internal analysis of a firm and (2) an external analysis of its industry and its competitive environment. include comments on the different types of firm resources and how these resources can be used by a firm to build sustainable competitive advantages.

You speak to a business owner that is taking in almost $2000 in revenue each month. the owner still says that they are having trouble keeping the doors open. how can that be possible? use the terms of revenue, expenses and profit/loss in your answer

Simon, aged 10, is invited to a classmate's birthday party at an exclusive ski resort on march 15th. the day will include 4 hours of snowboarding, lunch and birthday cake. simon's mother checks a box on the invitation that says "yes, we will attend" and returns it to the classmate's address. unfortunately, they later don't attend the party when simon comes down with the flu. on march 17th, simon's mother receives an invoice in the mail from simon's classmate for $35 that says, "party no-show fee." can simon's classmate collect the fee?