Guardian Inc. is trying to develop an asset-financing plan. The firm has $490,000 in temporary current assets and $390,000 in permanent current assets. Guardian also has $590,000 in fixed assets. Assume a tax rate of 30 percent. a. Construct two alternative financing plans for Guardian. One of the plans should be conservative, with 70 percent of assets financed by long-term sources, and the other should be aggressive, with only 56.25 percent of assets financed by long-term sources. The current interest rate is 12 percent on long-term funds and 8 percent on short-term financing. Compute the annual interest payments under each plan.

Which of the following is the most important role of marketing in the process selection decision? identifying points of differentiation for mass customization. stimulating demand in developing markets. estimating and managing future demand. providing translation of the voice of the customer.

Jing-sheng facilitated a hiring committee for his advertising company. six employees (including two managers) met together to discuss applicants and select the finalists for a copywriter position in the public relations department. although the head of public relations would have the final nod on the candidate that would ultimately be hired, the evaluative work of the committee was very important because this group would send forward those persons they believed would be good work colleagues. in setting up this type of hiring process, the head of public relations was utilizing a(n) style of leadership.a. autocraticb. free-reinc. contingentd. participative

If the findings and the results are not presented properly, the research completed was a waste of time and money. true false