With its goal of offering a complete line of electric cars beginning in 2020, VW is Multiple Choice eliminating head-to-head competition with other car makers. hoping to evoke a feeling of nostalgia among older customers. trying to capitalize on the tragedy of the commons. hoping to mitigate conflict over local emissions regulations. demonstrating its commitment to pursuing a sustainable strategy.

You are president of a large corporation. at a typical monthly meeting, each of your vice presidents gives standard area reports. in the past, these reports have been good, and the vps seem satisfied about their work. based on situational approach to leadership, which leadership style should you exhibit at the next meeting?

Adrawback of short-term contracting as an alternative to making a component in-house is thata. it is the most-integrated alternative to performing an activity so the principal company has no control over the agent. b. the supplying firm has no incentive to make any transaction-specific investments to increase performance or quality. c. it fails to allow a long planning period that individual market transactions provide. d. the buying firm cannot demand lower prices due to the lack of a competitive bidding process.

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation