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Is the competition between Aldi & LDL an example of 1st and 2nd mover advantages?  If so, which is the 2nd mover?  If not, what type of competition is it?  Be sure to explain your answer for full credit.

One of the problems with achieving acquisition success is that the acquiring firm’s stock often decreases in value on the announcement of the acquisition.  This question has two parts: Why does this decrease in stock value occur? Why does it impact the ability of the acquisition to be successful?

Of the reasons discussed for why a company would expand across national boundaries, which are present in the Aldi case?

The Carlson MBA started off by being a full-time program before expanding to include a part-time program by offering the same classes just at a different time.  A few years later they expanded again by offering an Executive MBA with classes covering similar topics but where class content changed to make it more relevant for senior managers.  More recently, the MBA Program developed an Online MBA program where the regular MBA course material was recorded and made accessible through the internet.  The goal of this program is three-fold.  First, to attract more students by offering a more flexible option where the students could engage with the material at their convenience during the week. Second, to remove geographic barriers so that people can enroll in the program from (almost) anywhere in the world.  As an instructor in the online program, I am often unaware of where the student is and do not make any adjustments in the material or delivery to accommodate those logging in from other countries.  Third, to leverage the value created by the course professor by spreading the costs associated with the development of subject matter expertise and the time / effort put into each class session across more students. Question What Corporate-level strategies are presented in the above evolution of the Carlson MBA program.  Please be specific and explain your answer for full credit.

In terms of relatedness, which category best describes Aldi’s horizontal diversification in the case?  

The sales tax on the purchase of a car us $2584.74 If the tax rate is 6.9%, what was the total purchase price of the car? (do not include the $ in your answer)

A sales representative is paid a commission rate of 5.4%. Find her commission if she sold $59,860 worth of goods last month. (do not include the $ in your answer)

On this exam you have access to the honorlock calculator to use during the exam. You may NOT use your own calculator. You will access it in the honorlock toolbar that appears on the right side of the exam screen. Find the calculator button and click open.

Data shows that the single in-n-out hamburger price increased 23% over the course of 4 years (between 2019-2022. If the burger cost $2.75 in 2019 how much did it cost in 2022?   The increase in price from 2019 to 2022 was $[price]. The cost of a burger in 2022 was $[burger].

Is your camera positioned so that I can clearly see from the top of your head to your workspace? I need to be able to see your face, hands and paper at all times. To ensure that your positioning is correct click on the camera button on the bottom menu. This will show your webcam feed on your screen so you can ensure proper positioning. If your positioning does not follow the guidelines please fix it now. Here are examples of what you should see in the webcamera when you turn it on.  As a reminder if you do not do the above items your exam will be submitted to the DOS for scholastic dishonesty.