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CharlieWard

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Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument that Fony Corp. should upgrade its technology?
 
  A) The market for consumer electronics such as laptops, cameras, cell phones, and other similar gadgets is in the late maturity stage.
  B) Fony will be able to recover the cost of the new technology within eight years.
  C) Fony's main client account is at risk after the client had to recall nearly 2 million notebooks owing to defective batteries.
  D) The existing technology is currently functioning at the optimal level and the cost of maintenance is minimal.
  E) Fony last upgraded its technology six years ago and it has an adequate budget to fund the acquisition.

Question 2

Operational plans are usually ________.
 
  A) short term, directional, and standing
  B) short term, specific, and standing
  C) long term, directional, and single use
  D) long term, specific, and standing



stillxalice

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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) If Fony's future as a supplier to a primary client is under threat due to its production of defective batteries, then this would most strengthen the argument to upgrade its technology. Given the new technology will ensure better quality, this option would be the most compelling argument. If the market for consumer electronics is in the late maturity stage, then this would weaken the argument. The fact that Fony will be able to recover the cost of the new technology within eight years neither strengthens nor weakens the argument. If the existing technology is functioning at the optimal level and the cost of maintenance is minimal, then this weakens the argument. The argument is not strengthened by the fact that Fony last upgraded its technology six years ago and has an adequate budget to fund the acquisition.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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