Wang Co. manufactures and sells a single product that sells for $550 per unit; variable costs are $297 per unit. Annual fixed costs are $966,000. Current sales volume is $4,300,000. Compute the contribution margin ratio.

Differentiate between the trait, behavioral, and results-based performance appraisal systems, providing an example where each would be most applicable.

1. what must one do to perform the essential managerial task of controlling in achieving organizational goals? a. motivate, coordinate, and energize individuals and groups to work together to achieve organizational goals b. choose appropriate organizational goals and courses of action to best achieve those goals c. establish task and authority relationships that allow people to work together to achieve organizational goals d. establish accurate measuring and monitoring systems to evaluate how well the organization has achieved its goals

Zara, a global retail and apparel manufacturer based in spain that has successfully implemented this idea by having a continuous flow of new products that are typically limited in supply. zara has created a system that draws its clientèle into its stores, on average, 17 times per year as compared to 4 times per year for most stores. how is zara using it to gain competitive advantage? what specific technologies are used by zara to maintain this advantage over its competition?