Personal care products recently introduced a new acai berry shampoo. rinn, director of new product development, has just reviewed the dismal results. as it appears that his team adequately researched the product's acceptance by consumers prior to its introduction, he is confused by the outcome. but to keep his team open to innovation, rinn should:

a: step down as director.
b: ignore the product failure
c: demote the team leader
d foster an innovative culture and climate that permits experimentation, risk-taking, and failure.
e: fire and replace the team lead and an example

Which term refers to the cost that motivates an economic decision

Which of the following is an element of inventory holding costs? a. material handling costs b. investment costs c. housing costs d. pilferage, scrap, and obsolescence e. all of the above are elements of inventory holding costs.

Anew firm is developing its business plan. it will require $615,000 of assets, and it projects $450,000 of sales and $355,000 of operating costs for the first year. management is reasonably sure of these numbers because of contracts with its customers and suppliers. it can borrow at a rate of 7.5%, but the bank requires it to have a tie of at least 4.0, and if the tie falls below this level the bank will call in the loan and the firm will go bankrupt. what is the maximum debt ratio the firm can use? (hint: find the maximum dollars of interest, then the debt that produces that interest, and then the related debt ratio.)a. 41.94%b. 44.15%c. 46.47%d. 48.92%e. 51.49%