Amazon, Like Many Other Successful Companies, Is Driven by One

question 99

Multiple Choice

Amazon, like many other successful companies, is driven by one primary objective, namely .

• A) acquiring market share from industry leader, Walmart.
• B) value creation for the customers.
• C) fast and reliable delivery.
• D) acquiring companies in order to add to its many product offerings.
• E) providing shareholders with healthy returns on their investments.

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Definitions:

Fair Market Value

The estimated price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts.

Book Values

A term used in accounting to refer to the value of an asset as reported on the company's balance sheet, calculated as the cost of an asset minus any depreciation or amortization.

Original Costs

The initial amount spent to acquire an asset, including purchase price and all expenses incurred to bring the asset to its intended use.

Written Agreement

A formal contract which outlines the terms and conditions between parties in written form.