Ladiator apparel is the market leader in the sportswear industry. though most of its resources are common to those of its competitors, a few rare resources have the company gain and sustain a competitive advantage. which of the following assets of gladiator apparel is most likely to be considered a rare resource that is contributing to its competitive advantage?
a. the company's land and buildingsb. the company's plant and machineryc. the company's design patentsd. the company's raw material supplies

Shareholders of tesla recently expressed concerns that elon musk should give up some of his power on tesla's board by appointing two independent directors. which of the following is not a reason why elon musk is perceived to have significant power over tesla's board? 1. he is the founder of the firm and a successful entrepreneur, thus board members may be hesitant to challenge him.2. as the ceo and chairman of the firm he can easily determine what the board should discuss and how it should vote on strategic issues.3. all board members, except for kimbal, have been appointed to the board during elon's tenure.4. many of the firm's directors are outsider investment managers whose interests would not be aligned with those of firms' shareholders.

Indicate whether each of the following companies is primarily a service, merchandise, or manufacturing business. if you are unfamiliar with the company, use the internet to locate the company's home page or use the finance web site of yahoo. 1. alcoa inc. 2. boeing 3. caterpillar 4. citigroup inc. 5. cvs 6. dow chemical company 7. ebay inc. 8. fedex 9. ford motor company 10. gap inc. 11. h& r block 12. hilton hospitality, inc. 13. procter & gamble 14. suntrust 15. walmart stores, inc.

If gerry is approved for a $150,000 mortgage at 3.75 percent interest for a 30-day loan, what would the monthly payment be?