For each of the following transactions that occur in their lives, identify whether it is included in the calculation of U. S. GDP as part of consumption (C), investment (1), government purchases (G), exports (X), or imports (M). Transaction i. Andrew's employer upgrades all of its computer systems using U. S.-made parts.
ii. Beth gets a new refrigerator made in the United States Andrewbuys a bottle of Italian wine.
iii. The state of Pennsylvania repaves highway PA 320, which goes through the center of Swarthmore.
iv. Beth's father in Sweden orders a bottle of Vermont maple syrup from the producer's website,

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?