Many times, margin, instead of retailing price, becomes the firm's decision variable. Suppose we notice Kroger is selling Dove at $0.99 per bar. We also know the manufacturing cost of Dove by its producer, Unilever, is $0.6 per bar, and the manufacturer's margin is 40%. Based on the cost plus pricing formula we discussed in class [ P=C+m%*C], we could figure out Kroger's margin on Dove is about .
a. 18%
b. 25%
c. 38%
d. 65%

Discuss how the resource-based view (rbv) of the firm combines the two perspectives of (1) an internal analysis of a firm and (2) an external analysis of its industry and its competitive environment. include comments on the different types of firm resources and how these resources can be used by a firm to build sustainable competitive advantages.

As sales exceed the break‑even point, a high contribution‑margin percentage (a) increases profits faster than does a low contribution-margin percentage (b) increases profits at the same rate as a low contribution-margin percentage (c) decreases profits at the same rate as a low contribution-margin percentage (d) increases profits slower than does a low contribution-margin percentage

1. what must one do to perform the essential managerial task of controlling in achieving organizational goals? a. motivate, coordinate, and energize individuals and groups to work together to achieve organizational goals b. choose appropriate organizational goals and courses of action to best achieve those goals c. establish task and authority relationships that allow people to work together to achieve organizational goals d. establish accurate measuring and monitoring systems to evaluate how well the organization has achieved its goals