Having capitalized on the networking opportunities

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1. Crumbley-Simmons is a manufacturer of computer chips, particularly used by laptop sellers to include as a security measure within the laptops. The computer chips have a geo-location capacity that the U.S. Air Force wants to begin using in their fighter jets. Crumbley-Simmons is offered a multi-million dollar contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide these computer chips, and they decline. Why might they decline millions of dollars of business from the U.S. government?

a. The laptops are the largest part of their business, and those laptops are produced in China.

b. Their manufacturing facility is at capacity, and would need to be expanded to address any additional orders / commitments.

c. Their quality control standards are the industry standard. Increasing output would strain the inspectors of the computer chips.

d. Any of the above.

2. Having capitalized on the networking opportunities in classes at UHD, Rene calls Alesandro to provide drills and drill bits for Rene's company. Alesandro offers Rene the best prices on drills in the market, and suggests Rene sign a purchase order for the drills before worrying about negotiating the price of the drill bits. It makes sense to settle one issue before moving to another, and Rene has done his due diligence; that drill price is the best in the market. Rene suggests they wait to fully execute a contract for drills. Why?

a. Rene has purchased a low cost printer for his computer before.

b. Alesandro offered the best price for the drills, but maybe next year the drills will be cheaper.

c. A market report shows that drills have been known to cause injuries when operated improperly.

d. All of the above.

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