If a 25% Change in Price Results in a 40

question 77

Multiple Choice

If a 25% change in price results in a 40% change in quantity supplied,then the price elasticity of supply is about

• A)0.63,and supply is elastic.
• B)0.63,and supply is inelastic.
• C)1.60,and supply is elastic.
• D)1.60,and supply is inelastic.

Discuss the role of environmental influences in the skills model of leadership.

Differentiate between individual attributes and skills in the context of leadership.

Assess the strengths and criticisms of the skills approach to leadership.

Identify and describe problem-solving and social judgment skills crucial for leadership.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

The use of fixed as opposed to variable cost in a firm’s cost structure.

Combined Leverage

Refers to the use of both operating and financial leverage by a company to assess the potential impact on earnings due to changes in sales.

Degree of Financial Leverage

A measure that quantifies the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income due to the use of fixed cost financing.

Earnings per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its common shares outstanding, indicating the company's profitability on a per-share basis.