Bates manufacturing produces some of the finest furniture in north dakota. buyers world-wide attend furniture shows to view bates' newest creations. last year, management implemented programs aimed at developing increased sensitivity to the needs of its customers and supply chain partners with the objective of improving efficiency and enhancing the long-term satisfaction of customers. bates manufacturing is acting as if it is in the stage of marketing thought.

a. production-orientation
b. selling-orientation
c. marketing-orientation
d. societal-marketing orientation
e. relationship marketing-orientation

Xinhong company is considering replacing one of its manufacturing machines. the machine has a book value of $39,000 and a remaining useful life of 5 years, at which time its salvage value will be zero. it has a current market value of $49,000. variable manufacturing costs are $33,300 per year for this machine. information on two alternative replacement machines follows. alternative a alternative b cost $ 115,000 $ 117,000 variable manufacturing costs per year 22,900 10,100 1. calculate the total change in net income if alternative a and b is adopted. 2. should xinhong keep or replace its manufacturing machine