1. What is Dell's strategy for achievement in the marketplace? Does the company trust primarily on a customer intimacy, operational excellence or product leadership customer value proposition? What sign supports your conclusion? 200 words limit
2. Is Dell a merchandiser or a manufacturer? What information controlled in the 10-K supports your answer? 150 words limit
3. Define some of the various types of operating expenses incurred by Dell. Why are these outlays treated as period costs? 150 words limit