1. The advantage(s) of collecting data by using focus groups is(are):
a. The ability to statistically predict how others will behave
b. The number of observations you get
c. The level of depth you can obtain in the information you collect
d. All of the above
2. Spartan Systems reported total sales of $310,000, at a price of $25 and per unit variable expenses of $16, for the sales of their single product. Total Per Unit Sales $310,000 $25 Variable expenses 198,400 16 Contribution margin 111,600 $9 Fixed expenses 101,000 Net operating income $10,600 What is the amount of contribution margin if sales volume increases by 20%? (Round your intermediate calculations to 2 decimal places and your final answer to the nearest whole number.)
$122,000
$25,200
$133,920
$16,800
3. Conduct a brief internet search and locate a piece of business writing. Be sure to provide a link to the page for us. Develop and share your in-depth analysis of the writing using 8 of the following concepts
1 ) Source
2) Receiver,
3) Message,
4) channel,
5) Feedback,
6) Environment,
7) Context,
8) Interference