In the context of the internal and external forces that affect business, which of the following is a difference between stable environments and dynamic environments? a. The stable environment of a company is only related to the external factors affecting the company, whereas the dynamic environment of a company is only related to the internal factors affecting the company. b. In stable environments, fundamental changes are observed in the environment, whereas in dynamic environments, incremental changes occur. c. Companies with stable environments experience changing customer preferences and attitudes, whereas companies with dynamic environments experience a fixed set of customer needs. d. In stable environments, the rate of environmental change is slow, whereas in dynamic environments, the rate of environmental change is fast.

Among the advantages of corporations are the ease of raising financial capital, professional management, and a. rapid promotions b. lower taxes c. limited liability d. specialization

You and your new australian bride matilda, are applying for a loan and are required to submit a balance sheet with your net worth. you own a 2008 toyota camry that you bought last month for $9,995. the kelly blue book value for this car is $13,995. you owe $8,150 on the car loan for the camry. you pay off your visa credit card every month and have not paid any credit card interest this year. the current visa credit card balance is $3,522, and the next statement is due in 15 days. you have a student loan balance of $6,500. you presently have $425 in your checking account and $1,540 in your savings account. you own 100 shares of ibm stock that you purchased for $85.50 per share. one share of ibm is now selling for $158.42. you own computers and other electronics that you purchased for $4,100 but could probably sell today on e-bay for $1,800. your gross income is $80,000 per year. what is your current net worth? (see wb ch. 2 example 2.3)

Allie and sarah decided that they want to purchase renters insurance for the apartment they share. they made a list of all of the items to be covered by the insurance policy, along with their estimated values. if the items to be covered total more than $3000, the insurance company charges an annual premium of 23% of the total value of the items. if the items to be covered total $3000 or less, the insurance company charges an annual premium of 20% of the total value of the items.