Arbor-view Plant Science Company has invented a drought resistant grass seed that only needs watering three times each year. In order to expand distribution worldwide, the company whose product produces lush green foliage needs a large amount of funding fast! The handful of seed scientists that own the company decides to offer shares of stock to general investors. This first-time offering is a (n):

A. Stock Equity Commission (SEC)

B. Stock Fund Offering (SFO)

C. Broad Based Offering (BBO)

D. Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Delux technology has a reputation of reliability and a winning customer service, qualities that to build this highly respected name brand over the last 15 years. speaking at a recent business conference, steve, the ceo of delux, told his audience, "we have built our reputation by changing little over the last several years, but consistently customers with great, caring service and a reliable product." which type of strategy does delux technology use? a.) growth strategy b.) defensive strategy c.) retrenchment strategy d.) merger approach e.) stability strategy