Identify the correct statement regarding companies that are ethical and successful. a. they are solely concerned about the benefits of the company while making business decisions. b. the owners most often assume responsibility for the actions of the company rather than the employees. c. they are less concerned about the interests of the people involved in the business. d. their main aim is to maximize profits in all their transactions. e. they have a sense of purpose and vision that the employees value and use in their day-to-day work.

During the holiday season, maria's department store works with a contracted employment agency to bring extra workers on board to handle overflow business, and extra duties such as wrapping presents. maria's is using during these rush times.

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.

Which of the following is correct? a. a tax burden falls more heavily on the side of the market that is more elastic.b. a tax burden falls more heavily on the side of the market that is less elastic.c. a tax burden falls more heavily on the side of the market that is closer to unit elastic.d. a tax burden is distributed independently of the relative elasticities of supply and demand.