Examine the Tactical Strategies Employed by Alexander the Great in the Expansion

question 36

Essay

Examine the tactical strategies employed by Alexander the Great in the expansion of his empire.Do you believe it would have been possible to maintain an empire of such an immense size? What possible administrative problems do you believe Alexander would have faced? Do you believe he began the necessary measures to remedy these potential problems? Explain.

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Capacity

The maximum output or producing ability of a plant, machine, or company under normal or specific conditions.

Operating Profit

The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) generated from a company's core business operations.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as costs for raw materials or production volume.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The ratio of contribution margin (sales minus variable costs) to sales revenue, indicating the percentage of each sales dollar available to cover fixed costs and profit.