Both apple and nike produce their products and own retail outlets. they also rely on independent distributors to sell their offerings. apple and nike are utilizing to partially rely on outside-market firms while supporting their forward vertical integration strategy. (a) strategic alliances (b) strategic outsourcing (c) horizontal integration (d) taper integration

What is an example of a good stock to buy in a recession? a) cyclical stock b) defensive stock c) income stock d) bond

Which of the following is true concerning the 5/5 lapse rule? a) the 5/5 lapse rule deems that a taxable gift has been made where a power to withdraw in excess of $5,000 or five percent of the trust assets is lapsed by the powerholder. b) the 5/5 lapse rule only comes into play with a single beneficiary trust. c) amounts that lapse under the 5/5 lapse rule qualify for the annual exclusion. d) gifts over the 5/5 lapse rule do not have to be disclosed on a gift tax return.

Donna and gary are involved in an automobile accident. gary initiates a lawsuit against donna by filing a complaint. if donna files a motion to dismiss, she is asserting that