Which one of the following is not a good type of rival for an offensive-minded company to target?

a. market leaders that are vulnerable
b. runner-up firms with weaknesses in areas where the offensive-minded challenger is strong
c. small local and regional companies with limited capabilities
d. struggling enterprises that are on the verge of going under
e. other offensive-minded companies with a sizable war chest of cash and marketable securities

In our daily interactions we can find ourselves listening to other people solely for the purpose of finding weakness in their positions so that we can formulate a convincing response. select one: true false

In microeconomics, the point at which supply and demand meet is called the blank price

Biochemical corp. requires $600,000 in financing over the next three years. the firm can borrow the funds for three years at 10.80 percent interest per year. the ceo decides to do a forecast and predicts that if she utilizes short-term financing instead, she will pay 7.50 percent interest in the first year, 12.15 percent interest in the second year, and 8.25 percent interest in the third year. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a)determine the total interest cost under each plan. a) long term fixed rate: b) short term fixed rate: b) which plan is less costly? a) long term fixed rate plan b) short term variable rate plan