Author Question: Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument that Fony Corp. should upgrade ... (Read 101 times)

CharlieWard

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Did you know?

Every flu season is different, and even healthy people can get extremely sick from the flu, as well as spread it to others. The flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Every person over six months of age should get an annual flu vaccine. The vaccine cannot cause you to get influenza, but in some seasons, may not be completely able to prevent you from acquiring influenza due to changes in causative viruses. The viruses in the flu shot are killed—there is no way they can give you the flu. Minor side effects include soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given. It is possible to develop a slight fever, and body aches, but these are simply signs that the body is responding to the vaccine and making itself ready to fight off the influenza virus should you come in contact with it.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library