Suppose the us and mexico both produce semiconductors and auto parts and the us has a comparative advantage in semiconductors while mexico has a comparative advantage in auto parts. also suppose that the us has an absolute advantage in the production of both semiconductors and auto parts. the us should a. import semiconductors from mexico and export auto parts to mexico. b. export both semiconductors and auto parts to mexico. c. not trade semiconductors and auto parts with mexico. d. export semiconductors to mexico and import auto parts from mexico.

Goals that are overly ambitious can discourage employees and decrease motivation, yet the idea of stretch goals is proposed as a way to get people fired up and motivated. as a manager, how might you decide where to draw the line between a “good” stretch goal and a “bad” one that is unrealistic?

Jade international is a highly diversified global firm with headquarters in new jersey. it manufactures a variety of products ranging from home security systems to automotive components. jade's 100,000 employees work at facilities located in more than 60 countries around the world. jade frequently sends american managers overseas to manage the firm's foreign facilities. the hr department is considering the idea of redesigning jade's expatriate support services program. which of the following, if true, best supports jade's decision to provide assistance to trailing spouses in finding jobs overseas? a) jade puts great emphasis on promoting the role of women in global management. b) the majority of jade's expatriate managers have long-term international experience. c) jade has lost a significant chunk of its global cadre in the recent past owing to its failure to offer feasible options to address the dual-career couples dilemma. d) female managers at jade have reported discriminatory treatment while on overseas assignments.

Josie just bought her first fish tank a 36 -gallon glass aquarium, which she’s been saving up for almost a year to buy. for josie, the fish tank is most likely what type of purchase