Brilliante Pens, a 125-year-old pen manufacture, markets very high quality pens, many of which cost more than $1000 each, to executives globally, always maintaining its reputation of superior value in its narrow market. Brilliante is using a cost focus strategy. True or False?

Which is one solution to levy the complexity of the global matrix strategy with added customer-focused dimensions?

Compare the sources of consumer credit(there's not just one answer)1. consumers use a prearranged loan using special checks2. consumers use cards with no interest and non -revolving balances3. consumers pay off debt and credit is automatically renewed4. consumers take out a loan with a repayment date and have a specific purposea. travel and entertainment creditb. revolving check creditc. closed-end creditd. revolving credit

Which of the following would not generally be a motive for a firm to hold inventories? a. to decouple or separate parts of the production process b. to provide a stock of goods that will provide a selection for customers c. to take advantage of quantity discounts d. to minimize holding costs e. all of the above are functions of inventory.