The firm patrick started nearly a decade ago is commonly referred to as a market leader. upon reflecting on the leadership status of his company, patrick considered the qualities that could eventually bring a firm to a leading position in the marketplace. which of the following is likely not a reason in patrick's mind for a company being classified as a "leader"?
a. sometimes a company is said to be the leader because it has the largest market share. b. sometimes a company is said to be a leader because it was first to market. c. sometimes a company is said to be a leader because it is a consistent and profitable follower. d. sometimes a company is known for being innovative or quick to improve some other company's ideas.

Suppose the price of a complement to lcd televisions rises. what effect will this have on the market equilibrium for lcd tvs?

Asmartphone manufacturing company uses social media to achieve different business objectives. match each social media activity of the company to the objective it the company achieve.

Christopher kim, cfa, is a banker with batts brothers, an investment banking firm. kim follows the energy industry and has frequent contact with industry executives. kim is contacted by the ceo of a large oil and gas corporation who wants batts brothers to underwrite a secondary offering of the company's stock. the ceo offers kim the opportunity to fly on his private jet to his ranch in texas for an exotic game hunting expedition if kim's firm can complete the underwriting within 90 days. according to cfa institute standards of conduct, kim: a) may accept the offer as long as he discloses the offer to batts brothers. b) may not accept the offer because it is considered lavish entertainment. c) must obtain written consent from batts brothers before accepting the offer.