A consolidated industry structure: a. provides no scope for an oligopoly to exist. b. constitutes a threat rather than an opportunity. c. consists of a large number of small companies or medium-size companies, none of which is in a position to determine industry price. d. is dominated by a small number of companies or, in extreme cases, by just one company, and such companies often are in a position to determine industry prices. e. is characterized by low-entry barriers and commodity-type products.

Which of the following mechanisms would be most likely to motivate managers to act in the best interests of shareholders? a) decrease the use of restrictive covenants in bond agreements, b) take actions that reduce the possibility of a hostile takeover, c) elect a board of directors that allows managers greater freedom of action, d) increase the proportion of executive compensation that comes from stock options and reduce the proportion that is paid as cash salaries, e) eliminate a requirement that members of the board directors have a substantial investment in the firm's stocks

The smelting department of kiner company has the following production and cost data for november. production: beginning work in process 3,700 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 23% complete as to conversion costs; units transferred out 10,500 units; and ending work in process 8,100 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 41% complete as to conversion costs. compute the equivalent units of production for (a) materials and (b) conversion costs for the month of november. materials conversion costs total equivalent units

Anthony wants to start making periodic investments in aretirement account. he will make a yearly contribution of$3,000 at the beginning of each year. the account will pay7.2% interest, compounded monthly. how much will hisaccount be worth after 35 years? $369,600$10,560$112,560$490,928.71