Why are differentiation and low cost leadership strategies referred to as generic business strategies? they can be simultaneously pursued by a firm without any trade-offs. they can be used by any organization independent of industry context. they require similar strategic positions in order to increase a firm's chances to gain competitive advantage. they can be applied only by businesses, which have a competitive advantage?

Garrett is an executive vice president at samm hardware. he researches a proposal by a larger company, maximum hardware, to combine the two companies. by analyzing past performance, conducting focus groups, and interviewing maximum employees, garrett concludes that maximum has poor profit margins, sells shoddy merchandise, and treats customers poorly. what actions should garrett and samm hardware take? a. turn down the acquisition offer and prepare to resist a hostile takeover. b. attempt a friendly merger and use managerial hubris to improve results at maximum. c. welcome the acquisition and use knowledge transfer to impart sam hardware's management practices. d. do nothing; the two companies cannot combine without samm hardware's explicit consent.

On july 2, year 4, wynn, inc., purchased as a short-term investment a $1 million face-value kean co. 8% bond for $910,000 plus accrued interest to yield 10%. the bonds mature on january 1, year 11, and pay interest annually on january 1. on december 31, year 4, the bonds had a fair value of $945,000. on february 13, year 5, wynn sold the bonds for $920,000. in its december 31, year 4, balance sheet, what amount should wynn report for the bond if it is classified as an available-for-sale security?

Compare the rate at which each of the three students read. stew: connie: felicia: words minute 795 3 1855 7 2120 8 2650 10 260 words per minute which student reads at a faster rate? in your final answer, include all necessary calculations.