Whispering winds vita produces a wide range of herbal supplements sold nationwide through in the is considering the purchase of a new packaging machine to replace the seven-year-old machine currently in use. the new machine will cost $172,550, and installation will require an operate the new machine is $11.35 per carton $3,200. the machine has a useful life of 10 years and is expected to have a salvage value of $3,835 at that time. the variable cost to to the current machine's variable cost of $11.42 per carton, and whispering winds vita expects to pack 255,000 cartons each year. if the new machine is purchased, whispering winds vita will avoid a required $11,175 overhaul of the current machine in four years. the current machine has a market value of $12,925 identify the amount and timing of all cash flows related to the acquisition of the new packaging machine. (enter negative amounts using a negative sign preceding the salvage of old equipment salvage of new equipment

Jade international is a highly diversified global firm with headquarters in new jersey. it manufactures a variety of products ranging from home security systems to automotive components. jade's 100,000 employees work at facilities located in more than 60 countries around the world. jade frequently sends american managers overseas to manage the firm's foreign facilities. the hr department is considering the idea of redesigning jade's expatriate support services program.which of the following, if true, best supports jade's decision to provide assistance to trailing spouses in finding jobs overseas? a) jade puts great emphasis on promoting the role of women in global management.b) the majority of jade's expatriate managers have long-term international experience.c) jade has lost a significant chunk of its global cadre in the recent past owing to its failure to offer feasible options to address the dual-career couples dilemma.d) female managers at jade have reported discriminatory treatment while on overseas assignments.

Most states have licensing registration requirements for child care centers and family daycare homes. these usually include minimum standard for operation. which of the following would you most likely find required in a statement of state licensing standards for child care centers?

Why is following an unrelated diversification strategy especially advantageous in an emerging economy? a. it allows the conglomerate to overcome institutional weaknesses in emerging economies. b. it allows the conglomerate to form a monopoly in emerging economies. c. it allows the conglomerate to use well-defined legal systems in emerging economies. d. it allows the conglomerate to take advantage of strong capital markets in emerging economies.