On its "deathbed," a partnership goes through a process called ________

The manager at the Plymouth Manufacturing Company reported a current production level of 22,000 units per month. The managerial accountant reported the following unit-level costs:

Direct materials $0.30 Direct labor 0.45 Variable overhead 0.18 Fixed overhead 0.20 Marketing-fixed 0.20 Marketing/Distribution/Variable 0.40 The manager reported monthly sales of 20,000 units. The Salem Company contacted the manager at Plymouth Manufacturing and inquired about the purchase of 1,525 units at $2.10 per unit. The manager noted that current sales would not be affected by the one-time-only special order, and variable marketing/distribution costs would not be incurred with the special order. What is the change in operating profits at Plymouth Manufacturing Company's if the special order is accepted? A) $1,525 decrease B) $1,525 increase C) $1,784.25 decrease D) $1,784.25 increase E) There is no change in operating profits

The competitive environment is now more:

A) local. B) global. C) concentrated. D) regionalized.