Consider a startup that has developed an innovative solution based on new technology that it is the basis for a new venture that it has launched. Suppose the startup is quickly acquired by an industry incumbent not long after launching the venture. What type of innovation does the new venture most likely have under Clayton Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation? Explain.

The Canadian Government withholds $2500 of tax from a payment made to Emilia made in 2020. Under the tax treaty between the United States and Canada, Emelia owes only $1,500 and can claim a refund for the other $1,000. What amount is eligible for the Foreign Tax Credit (regardless of whether or not Emelia applies for the credit) on her United States income tax return?

A. $0
B. $500
C. $1,000
D. $1,500

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) calculates the unemployment rate for the United States. For June of 2020, they published numbers that were close to the following:

Civilian noninstitutional Population = 260 million
Labor Force = 160 million
Employed = 142 million
Unemployed = 18 million
Retired = 60 million

A- Calculate the unemployment rate and the participation rate for June of 2020 in the US using two decimal places (3 points each).

B- The United States have gone into a recession starting in February of 2020. Before then, we were enjoying "full-employment". Thus, we can infer that the Coronavirus increased which type of unemployment? Explain your answer in 2 lines (4 points).

C- How many adults were NOT in the labor force? Who are these people?

Assume you are Helena Fogarty, the CEO and founder of Mi Ola, and you are facing a difficult decision about whether or not to outsource manufacturing from the United States to another country. You would like to manufacture only in the United States but competitive pressures are forcing you to consider alternatives. You have a team of advisors with diverse backgrounds whom you trust and with whom you work closely. You would like to maximize the quality of the group’s decision making.

Which of the following is an approach that you might consider using to maximize the effectiveness of the group’s decision making process? Check all that apply.

Use groupthink

Use the nominal group technique

Use the Delphi technique

Use brainstorming

Assume you are Helena Fogarty, the CEO and founder of Mi Ola, and you are engaged in an intense group decision making process with your trusted advisory board. You would like to use evidence-based management to improve your decision making process.

Which of the following things might you do to improve your evidence-based decision making?

Encourage experimentation and learning by doing

Base decisions on previous decisions because if it isn’t broken, the evidence suggests you shouldn’t try to fix it

Encourage people to stick with a decision, even if it seems to be failing, so that you will eventually succeed

Build a culture in which people avoid having unpleasant or difficult conversations

Scenario:

Around September, one year ago, an employee in the United States Government became a celebrated anonymous whistleblower who disclosed the unethical dealings by the President of the United States. The whistleblower alleged that the President sought foreign interference in the US 2020 elections on a July phone call with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.

Requirement:

Without digging into the facts of the case, discuss the laws surrounding the issue of whistleblowing and whether as the President alleged, the whistleblower had committed a treasonous act.

The United States has returned to a zero-interest rate policy in March 2020. Discuss the pros and cons of this policy. Should Australia opt for a zero-interest rate policy? Explain the answer

Section D (20%) – Essay Question Answer the question in this section. The question carries 20 marks. Question D1 “The Federal Reserve, saying “the coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States,” cut interest rates to essentially zero on Sunday and launched a massive $700 billion quantitative easing program to shelter the economy from the effects of the virus……….” PUBLISHED SUN, MAR 15 2020

Critical evaluate the short term and long term impact on quantitative easing program launched in the United States. Evaluation direction included labour market, financial markets, and future general price level as well as asset price in the United States.

Credit card usage in the United States is substantial. Many startup companies use   E credit cards as a way to help meet short-term financial needs. The most common forms of debt for startups are use of credit cards and loans from relatives.
Suppose that you start up Fantastic Sandwich Shop. You invested your savings of $20,000 and borrowed $70,000 from your relatives. Although sales in the first few months are good, you see that you may not have sufficient cash to pay expenses and maintain your inventory at acceptable levels, at least in the short term. You decide you may need to use one or more credit cards to fund the possible cash shortfall.

Instructions
(a) Go to the Internet and find two sources that provide insight into how to compare credit card terms.
(b) Develop a list, in descending order of importance, as to what features are most impor- tant to you in selecting a credit card for your business.
(c) Examine the features of your present credit card. (If you do not have a credit card, select a likely one online for this exercise.) Given your analysis above, what are the three major disadvantages of your present credit car

Tommy Toadflax, the CEO and founder of Toadflax Enterprises, decides to hire an office manager for his growing business. Tommy places an ad in the local newspaper with the statement that “a four year Bachelor’s degree is required and an MBA is preferred” for this position. Other office managers in the same industry do not have or need an MBA, but Tommy feels that the MBA will make his company “look better” to prospective customers. Using a form he found on the internet, Tommy has all applicants submit a resume and complete a basic online job application that asks them their name, address, gender and date of birth. Tommy interviews 2 finalists for the position: a man, John Jessamine, and a woman, Mary Mistletoe, both of whom meet the minimum qualifications for the job. In addition to questions about their professional background and experience, Tommy chats with each one during the interview, asking whether they are married and about their children. Tommy hires John, citing the fact that he has an MBA. Does Mary have a case for discrimination under Title VII? Why or why not?