Competitive Intelligence,the Systematic Collection and Analysis of Information About Rival

question 67

Multiple Choice

Competitive intelligence,the systematic collection and analysis of information about rival firms,is:

• A)A practice which,though legal in most countries,is unethical
• B)Likely to distract firms from their efforts to establish positions of competitive advantage based upon their distinctive strengths
• C)An important component of a firm's environmental scanning and strategic analysis
• D)A useful activity because it can help firms imitate the strategies of their more successful competitors.

Calculate the carrying value of bonds after amortization.

Differentiate between the effective-interest method and the straight-line method in terms of their impact on interest expense and bond carrying value.

Understand the concepts of bond discount and premium, and how they affect the carrying value of bonds.

Apply the criteria for recognizing a lease as an asset or liability.

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