Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Provide a Sustainable

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to provide a sustainable competitive advantage?

• A) lowering prices
• B) having a well-known brand name
• C) achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
• D) using patented technology
• E) creating an efficient supply chain

Analyze and solve problems involving loan repayment schedules, including determining the size of equal payments.

Understand the implications of interest rate changes on loans and investments.

Calculate maturity values of investments using given interest rates and time periods.

Determine the amount of interest credited to accounts over specific periods.

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Definitions:

Investment in Bonds

Financial investments made by purchasing debt securities issued by corporations or governments, aiming to earn interest income.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used for recording investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not exercise full control.

Significant Influence

This term refers to the power to participate in the financial and/or operating policy decisions of another entity, but not control those policies. It is often quantified by owning 20% to 50% of the voting shares of the investee company.

Investee

The company whose stock is purchased by the investor.