Menlove Company had the income statement for the most recent year:Sales (17,000 units) $357,000Variable expenses 255,000Contribution margin 102,000Fixed expenses 68,000Net operation income --- $34,000Given this data, the unit contribution margin was:a. $2 per unitb. $15 per unitc. $6 per unitd. $4 per unit

while setting up his new office, an attorney ordered thick, frieze carpets for the floor. however, the building inspector had him remove the expensive carpeting. the building inspector stated that according to federal regulations, the office must be wheelchair accessible as it is a public area. he further explained that since wheelchairs do not maneuver well in thick, frieze carpeting, the carpets had to be removed and be replaced with smooth-textured carpets that do not restrict wheelchair maneuverability. this scenario illustrates how a company is influenced by the component of its specific environment.

Chipotle mexican grill, the american mexican food chain restaurant, opened its first restaurant in the united states in 1993. in 2010, chipotle opened its first restaurant in the united kingdom in london on charing cross. by late may 2013, the company had 6 restaurants in london, but they have not been doing well even though the british have taken a liking to mexican food (boyle, 2013). why has this successful u.s. chain not seen the same success overseas? if you were chipotle's ceo, how would you fix this situation? what is an alternative means of venturing outside of its domestic markets that may allow for a competitive advantage? then, pick a company that has not yet expanded overseas, or if it has expanded, suggest a different strategy for entrance into an overseas market that you feel would be more strategic for the company. research its rivals in the global marketplace and market conditions in the overseas market you are targeting. justify your recommended entry strategy based on these industry and market conditions.

The era of venture capitalists doling out large sums of money to startups is a. just beginning b. on the rise c. over d. fading