Clear vision inc. has been the market leader for vision care products such as eyeglasses and lenses. it has also recently developed the use of laser technology to correct eye defects. because of its prior related experiences, it has been successful in recognizing the value of new information and using it to develop new technologies ahead of others. this phenomenon is called:
a. absorptive capacity.
b. disintermediation.
c. technology determinism.
d. technology trajectory.

The owners of spokes bicycle shop worry that cash flow this winter may be insufficient to meet the current operating expenses. while they anticipate a surplus of cash inflow as warm weather approaches, they need funds now to meet the company's immediate obligations. the owners can best resolve cash flow concerns by obtaining financing.

He aldermanalderman company has prepared a sales budget of 42 comma 00042,000 finished units for a 3-month period. the company has an inventory of 10 comma 00010,000 units of finished goods on hand at december 31 and has a target finished goods inventory of 11 comma 00011,000 units at the end of the succeeding quarter. it takes 44 gallons of direct materials to make one unit of finished product. the company has inventory of 64 comma 00064,000 gallons of direct materials at december 31 and has a target ending inventory of 53 comma 00053,000 gallons at the end of the succeeding quarter. how many gallons of direct materials should aldermanalderman company purchase during the 3 months ending march 31? select the labels and enter the amounts to calculate the direct materials (gallons) to be purchased.

Paying attention to the purpose of her speech, which questions can she eliminate? a. 1 and 2 b. 3 c. 2 and 4 d. 1-4