On the x-axis of the IE Matrix, an IFE total weighted score of 2.5 represents a weak internal position

Which of the following best represents what the phrase "life insurance creates an immediate estate" means?

A. The policy creates immediate cash value. B. The death benefit will always be paid to the estate of the insured. C. The face value of the policy is payable to the beneficiary upon the death of the insured D. None of these represent what this phrase means.

Which of the following is NOT tracked by managers' analysis of financial statements?

A. success of the organization's sales and marketing initiatives B. success of the organization's human resources initiatives C. the ability of the organization to control its costs and maintain its operating margin D. the ability of the organization to control its costs and maintain its profitability margin E. delivering its products and/or services to its target market.