On January 1, 2003, Gel Inc. granted a maximum of 900 stock options to selected employees. The options are exercisable beginning in 2007. The fair value of one option is estimated to be $2. The options vest based on the extent to which Gel's sales increases from its 2002 base level: 500 shares vest if sales in 2006 increased 15% over 2002 sales 750 shares vest if sales in 2006 increased 25% over 2002 sales 900 shares vest if sales in 2006 increased 40% over 2002 sales At December 31, 2003, Gel's management anticipates: (1) no forfeitures, and (2) based on 2003 results, the firm will meet the 15% performance target. At December 31, 2004, Gel's management anticipates: (1) 5% total forfeitures, regardless of the performance target reached, and (2) based on 2004 results, the firm will meet the 25% performance target. Compute compensation expense for 2004.

Computing depreciation, net book value, and gain or loss on asset sale lynch company owns and operates a delivery van that originally cost $46,400. lynch has recorded straight-line depreciation on the van for four years, calculated assuming a $5,000 expected salvage value at the end of its estimated six-year useful life. depreciation was last recorded at the end of the fourth year, at which time lynch disposes of this van. compute the net bookvalue of the van on the disposal date.

Every 10 years, the federal government sponsors a national survey of health and health practices (nhanes). one question in the survey asks participants to rate their overall health using a 5-point rating scale. what is the scale of measurement used for this question? ratio ordinal interval nominal

1. the political environment in india has proven to be critical to company performance for both pepsico and coca-cola india. what specific aspects of the political environment have played key roles? could these effects have been anticipated prior to market entry? if not, could developments in the political arena have been handled better by each company? 2. timing of entry into the indian market brought different results for pepsico and coca-cola india. what benefits or disadvantages accrued as a result of earlier or later market entry? 3. the indian market is enormous in terms of population and geography. how have the two companies responded to the sheer scale of operations in india in terms of product policies, promotional activities, pricing policies, and distribution arrangements? 4. “global localization” (glocalization) is a policy that both companies have implemented successfully. give examples for each company from the case.