Alpha Investments, Inc., offers to buy Beta Computer Corporation. On May 1, Beta gives Alpha copies of Beta's financial statements for the previous year. The statements show an inventory of $1 million. On May 15, Beta discovers that the previous year's inventory is overstated by $500,000, but does not inform Alpha. On June 1, Alpha, relying on the financial statements, buys Beta. On June 10, Alpha discovers the inventory overstatement. Can Alpha succeed in a suit against Beta for fraud?

Refer to the payoff matrix. suppose that speedy bike and power bike are the only two bicycle manufacturing firms serving the market. both can choose large or small advertising budgets. is there a nash equilibrium solution to this game?

Which of the following is one of the advantages primarily associated with a performance appraisal? (a) it protects employees against discrimination on the basis of race. (b) it motivates employees to work on their shortcomings. (c) it encourages employees to play the role of the whistle-blower. (d) it accurately measures the resources of the firm.

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?