Why might a small business do better than a large business in a difficult economy

Porter theorizes that four broad attributes of a nation shape the environment in which local firms compete, and these attributes promote or impede the creation of competitive advantage. these attributes are:

10. Leon, a minor, signed a contract with Step-Up Employment Agency, in which Leon promised to pay a fee if Step-Up secured him a job as a pianist. Step-Up did find suitable employment, but Leon refused to pay the $500 fee since he was a minor.

What is the purpose of paragraph 5's discussion of the name "dillingham" in the gift of the magi?

Labelle, a famous cosmetic brand, introduces a new skin cleanser. initially, the product does extremely well and reaps huge profits for the company. after using the product for few months, consumers having acne complain of rashes and allergies.

ABC Co. expects to sell 2,200 units, give or take 10 percent. The expected variable cost per unit is $8.43 and the expected fixed costs are $9,500. Cost estimates are considered accurate within a plus or minus 5 percent range.

Brad Essary owned a small company that sold garden equipment. The equipment was expensive, and a perpetual system was maintained for control purposes.

Why does Target use different hurdle rates for the store and credit cards (9% and 4%, respectively) ? What process would you use to estimate these discount rates to see if they are reasonable?

Arguments against social responsibility

When at work i take a bit of time settling in before starting my work tasks each day jump right in to my work as soon as i arrive at my job each day?

Producer S brokered slightly more than $40,000 in insurance premiums last year. Based on this premium amount, what is the penalty (face) amount of the surety bond S is required to maintain in favor of the people of Illinois?