Elements of the five forces can be quantified. this is important for analyzing industry structure. which of the following is not an example of an element that can be quantified?

the buyer switching cost

the governmental regulatory policy

the percentage of industry sales required to fill a plant or operate a logistical network to efficient scale

the percentage of the buyer total cost accounted for by the industry product

Which job role belongs in the middle management level? a. president b. chief executive officer c. department manager d. chief operating officer e. vice president

What two things do you consider when evaluating the time value of money

Croy inc. has the following projected sales for the next five months: month sales in units april 3,850 may 3,875 june 4,260 july 4,135 august 3,590 croy’s finished goods inventory policy is to have 60 percent of the next month’s sales on hand at the end of each month. direct material costs $2.50 per pound, and each unit requires 2 pounds. raw materials inventory policy is to have 50 percent of the next month’s production needs on hand at the end of each month. raw materials on hand at march 31 totaled 3,741 pounds. 1. determine budgeted production for april, may, and june. 2. determine the budgeted cost of materials purchased for april, may, and june. (round your answers to 2 decimal places.)