In a recent annual report, lexmark, a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of printing and imaging solutions for offices and homes, made the following statement: "one of the most important metrics for lexmark is our hardware revenue growth because sales of hardware drive our future sales of supplies, which is the profit engine for lexmark." would lexmark’s hardware growth be considered a leading or a lagging indicator? why?

What is the equity method balance in the investment in lindman account at the end of 2018?

“strategy, plans, and budgets are unrelated to one another.” do you agree? explain. explain how the manager’s choice of the type of responsibility center (cost, revenue, profit, or investment) affects the behavior of other employees.

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.