How has Uber become so popular among consumers so quickly? How robust is their operating model? Any weak links/vulnerability? Do you agree or disagree with Uber’s surge pricing policy? Is it unfair? Exploitive? Are there risks to Uber? Should it change? Do you agree with Uber’s aggressive business tactics? Is there a more diplomatic way? How well does Uber treat its drivers? What are their benefits vs. complaints? Why has Uber attracted so much media attention? What about its business model makes it compelling and polarizing? Why has Uber achieved such a high valuation? What are the pros and cons ?

If a product goes up in price, and the demand for it drops, that product's demand is a. elastic b. inelastic c. stable d. fixed select the best answer from the choices provided

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation

Data for hermann corporation are shown below: per unit percent of sales selling price $ 125 100 % variable expenses 80 64 contribution margin $ 45 36 % fixed expenses are $85,000 per month and the company is selling 2,700 units per month. required: 1-a. how much will net operating income increase (decrease) per month if the monthly advertising budget increases by $9,000 and monthly sales increase by $20,000? 1-b. should the advertising budget be increased?