The optimal level of output may be defined as that level of output where a. average benefit exceeds average cost by the greatest amount. b. total benefit equals total cost. c. marginal benefit exceeds marginal cost by the greatest amount. d. the marginal benefit of the last unit purchased equals its marginal cost. e. it is impossible to define optimal in any meaningful way.

Which part/word/phrase in the passage refers to a business’s financing activity seen in a cash flow statement? nathan works as an accountant in a footwear manufacturing company. he is currently preparing the cash flow statement for his employer. during the given accounting period, the company purchased raw materials worth $25,000. it also bought new equipment worth $75,000 to increase its production output. further, it borrowed a long-term bank loan of $100,000 to facilitate further expansion. finally, the company spent $50,000 on advertising its latest brand of footwear in the market. {lol i guessed its "it borrowed a long-term bank loan of $100,000 to facilitate further expansion" and thats correct}

You are president of a large corporation. at a typical monthly meeting, each of your vice presidents gives standard area reports. in the past, these reports have been good, and the vps seem satisfied about their work. based on situational approach to leadership, which leadership style should you exhibit at the next meeting?

David burdick is the ceo of acme bubblegum, a successful public company. as one of the cofounders of the company, burdick has enjoyed speaking and writing about the success of acme bubblegum for several years. typically, he speaks at conferences or directly to the press, but recently, he has been blogging about his firm anonymously. specifically, he defended a recent advertising campaign that was unpopular among consumers and pointedly attacked one of acme bubblegum’s competitors. burdick deeply enjoys his anonymous blogging and believes that none of his readers actually know that he works for acme bubblegum.should burdick be allowed to praise his company’s performance anonymously online? should he be allowed to attack his competitors without disclosing his relationship with the company? how would you feel if the ceo of a company at which you shopped was secretly writing criticisms of his or her competition? how would you feel if you knew a writer for your favorite blog was actually closely involved in a company that the blog discussed? 1. define the ethical issue? 2. who are the primary stakeholders? 3. what are the possible alternatives? 4. how could you evaluate the ethical implications of the alternative actions (use appropriate decision rules)? 5. what action would you recommend and why?