The ________ is the rate of return that a firm must earn on its investments in order to maintain the market value of its stock

Which of the following should most likely be considered in making the decision to outsource some of Echo's manufacturing activities?

A) Do purchasing components present the lowest cost option for Echo? B) Would Echo engineers be willing to relocate to a foreign nation? C) Is Echo prepared to cover moving expenses for its managerial talent? D) Can Echo find employees for a customer service center in the U.S.?

A ________ is a person who is well versed in an organization's strategy and focuses on ensuring that business processes and information systems meet the organization's competitive strategies

A) business analyst B) business application programmer C) business administrator D) business supervisor