Your current definition of capital inventory item, developed in 1978, is that "it is an item that costs more than $100, is tangible, has a useful life exceeding one year, and is not materially reduced in value immediately by use." during the past five years, a larger percentage of the inventory has been missing each year. your inventory this year indicates that you are currently missing 40% of the inventory. which of the following strategies is the most likely solution to this problem?

Match each of the terms below with an example that fits the term. a. fungibility the production of gasoline b. inelasticity the switch from coffee to tea c. non-excludability the provision of national defense d. substitution the demand for cigarettes

Which of the following best describes why you need to establish goals for your program?

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