Afirm choosing to decentralize its r& d by divisions rather than centralizing it will have a greater possibility of: a. matching new products to the requirements of the customers served. b. benefiting from the learning-curve effects. c. maximizing economies of scale in r& d. d. preventing redundant r& d activities from being performed in multiple divisions.

The following accounts appeared in recent financial statements of delta air lines. identify each account as either a balance sheet account or an income statement account. for each balance sheet account, identify it as an asset, a liability, or stockholders' equity. for each income statement account, identify it as a revenue or an expense. item financial statement type of account accounts payable balance sheet advanced payments for equipment balance sheet air traffic liability balance sheet aircraft fuel (expense) income statement aircraft maintenance (expense) income statement aircraft rent (expense) income statement cargo revenue income statement cash balance sheet contract carrier arrangements (expense) income statement flight equipment balance sheet frequent flyer (obligations) balance sheet fuel inventory balance sheet landing fees (expense) income statement parts and supplies inventories balance sheet passenger commissions (expense) income statement passenger revenue income statement prepaid expenses income statement taxes payable balance sheet

If consumers start to believe they need a product, what is likely to happen? a. the demand becomes less elastic. b. the demand becomes more elastic. c. the supply decreases. d. the price decreases.

Marta is twenty eight years old, and she has no dependents. she has saved an emergency fund and an extra $1,500. she would like to save or invest this money in hopes that it will grow fast. marta does not mind taking risks with her money. which type of account or investment is best for her? a. fifteen-year savings bond b. mutual fund c. basic savings account earning 1.3 percent interest, compounded monthly d. ida