Because DSS deal with semistructured or unstructured problems, it is often necessary to customize models, using programming tools and languages. For small and medium-sized DSS or for less complex ones, ________ software is usually used

Country X has an automobile import tariff of over 200%, allowing only the extremely wealthy to

own imported vehicles. The most widely sold car in country X is a low-quality, out-dated model, which is the only indigenously built automobile in the country. The apparent brand loyalty towards the indigenous model is due to ________. A) the low quality of all imported brands B) the presence of high switching costs C) a general lack of satisfaction D) a lack of trust in imported automobiles

A corporation has decided to replace an existing machine with a newer model. The old machine had an initial purchase price of $35,000, and has $20,000 in accumulated depreciation

If the 40% tax rate applies to the corporation and the old asset can be sold for $10,000, what will be the tax effect of the replacement? A) No effect B) Loss of $2,000 C) Refund of $2,000 D) Loss of $4,000