While working in a fast food outlet, Harold observed that most of the customers were working in offices in the neighborhood. Sensing a profitable opportunity, he decided to open a catering business. He offered to deliver lunch directly to the offices so that the businesspeople would not have to interrupt their meetings to go out for lunch. In the context of the above scenario, which of the following was the reason for Harold to start his own business

A. To select a competitive environment
B. To have a free hand in selecting personnel
C. To obtain fresh inventory
D. To take advantage of the latest technology to fill a void

Oakmont company has an opportunity to manufacture and sell a new product for a four-year period. the company’s discount rate is 18%. after careful study, oakmont estimated the following costs and revenues for the new product: cost of equipment needed $ 230,000 working capital needed $ 84,000 overhaul of the equipment in year two $ 9,000 salvage value of the equipment in four years $ 12,000 annual revenues and costs: sales revenues $ 400,000 variable expenses $ 195,000 fixed out-of-pocket operating costs $ 85,000 when the project concludes in four years the working capital will be released for investment elsewhere within the company. click here to view exhibit 12b-1 and exhibit 12b-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables.

Asmartphone manufacturing company uses social media to achieve different business objectives. match each social media activity of the company to the objective it the company achieve.

Nextdoor is an instant messaging application for smartphones. new smartphone users find it easier to connect with friends and relatives through this mobile app when compared to other similar instant messaging applications. hence, it has the largest user base in the industry. thus, nextdoor app's value has increased primarily due to itsa. learning curve effects. b. economies of scale. c. economies of scope. d. network effects.