You are 29-years-old and working in the marketing department of a medium-sized corporation. You are earning an annual salary of $65,000 paid every two weeks. Your employer provides a 401(k) plan, and matches employee contributions by 50% up to a maximum of 4% of your annual salary. You are in a 25% marginal tax rate. Read each of the statements below and indicate whether it reflects an advantage associated with investing in a tax-sheltered retirement account.

a. It is best that your contributions start later rather than sooner.
b. Retirement accounts provide their greatest advantage when you start saving earlier—rather than later—in your lifetime.
c. The greater your marginal tax rate, the greater the tax savings associated With contributions to a tax-sheltered retirement account.

Chipotle mexican grill, the american mexican food chain restaurant, opened its first restaurant in the united states in 1993. in 2010, chipotle opened its first restaurant in the united kingdom in london on charing cross. by late may 2013, the company had 6 restaurants in london, but they have not been doing well even though the british have taken a liking to mexican food (boyle, 2013). why has this successful u. s. chain not seen the same success overseas? if you were chipotle's ceo, how would you fix this situation? what is an alternative means of venturing outside of its domestic markets that may allow for a competitive advantage? then, pick a company that has not yet expanded overseas, or if it has expanded, suggest a different strategy for entrance into an overseas market that you feel would be more strategic for the company. research its rivals in the global marketplace and market conditions in the overseas market you are targeting. justify your recommended entry strategy based on these industry and market conditions.

Match the vocabulary word to the correct definition. 1. compensation 2. corporate social responsibility 3. discrimination 4. benefits 5. biodegradable a. a business’s obligation to the community and the environment b. the ability to naturally break down or decompose c. treating someone differently because of his or her race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities d. indirect and non-cash compensation paid to employees e. the salary and other benefits for doing a job

Why might a business based on a fad be a good idea? question 2 options: fads bring in the most customers. some fads are longer lasting than expected. fads have made some business owners incredibly wealthy. fads can take a business in a new direction.