Answer: Value stream mapping
Explanation:
Value stream map is a visual representation of the steps that were taken in a process from the start of the process till the moment it gets to the customer.
The technique is used in the identificstion of all of the value-adding as well as non-value-adding processes that materials are subjected to within a plant, from raw material coming into the plant through delivery to the customer.
What are four importance of a business plan
Companies engaged in a single line of business most commonly utilize an organizational structure that can be:
a functional (departmental) organizational structure.
highly decentralized matrices.
either independent, consolidated, or hybrid profit centers.
hybrid functional organizations with a combination of
decentralized and centralized decision making.
either centralized, principal, or critical-path in nature.
Answer:
a functional (departmental) organizational structure.
Explanation:
Companies engaged in a single line of business most commonly utilize an organizational structure that can be a functional (departmental) organizational structure.
A functional (departmental) organizational structure is a type of structure used to organize staffs by dividing them into various departments based on their skill set, roles or functions and knowledge.
These departments which are vertically structured may include, finance, IT, sales and marketing, research and development, customer service etc. Also, the various departments are headed by a functional manager who are saddled with the responsibility of overseeing, managing and reporting to the executive management.
The employees in companies engaged in a single line of business are generally referred to as silos because they work independently, collaborate and communicate with their colleagues in a vertical style i.e exclusively with each other.
Hence, a functional (departmental) organizational structure enhance efficiency and an improved quality of production because workers having similar skills, knowledge and experience are grouped together to achieve common goals and objectives.
A public radio station with a June 30 year end collects $100,000 in annual membership dues every January 1. Paying membership dues provides few direct benefits, which are not restricted to members. On January 1, the radio station should record the $100,000 as ______.
Answer:
Deferred Revenue
Explanation:
The public radio station has a year ending of June 30 and collects these dues on an annual basis therefore the dues received in January 1 are not yet earned. Under accrual accounting, and applying the revenue recognition principle, revenue which is received in this way has not yet been earned since these dues are collected/recorded annually but are billed before(january 1)the year end,and therefore are charged as liability until they are earned at year end then they are converted to revenue
During the late 1970s, prices quoted in terms of the Israeli currency, the shekel, rose so fast that grocery stores listed their prices in terms of the U.S. dollar and provided customers with dollar-shekel conversion tables that they updated daily. Although people continued to buy goods and services and make loans using shekels many Israeli citizens converted shekels to dollars to avoid a reduction in their wealth due to inflation. Thus, the U.S. dollar functioned as money in Israel during this period.
A. as a standard of deferred payment.
B. as a credit card.
C. as a medium of exchange.
D. as a unit of accounting.
Answer:
D. As a unit of accounting
Explanation:
The U.S. dollar functioned as money in Israel during this period as a unit of accounting.
Money can be defined as anything that is generally acceptable as a medium of exchange or form of payment
There are different functions of money which includes:
1. Medium of exchange
2. Store of value
3. Units of accounting
1. Medium of exchange. Money functions as a medium of exchange between buyers and sellers. Exchange of goods and services is made easy with the use of money.
2. Store of value: Money functions as a store of value. That is, money should remain valuable when stored for a period of time.
3. Unit of account: Money also functions as a unit of account, that is, providing a common measure of the value of goods and services being exchanged.
The characteristics of a world market where global competition prevails include A. a market situation where competitive conditions across national markets are linked strongly enough to form a true world market and where leading competitors typically compete head to head in many different countries. B. minor cost variations from country-to-country (as concerns production, distribution, sales and marketing, and other primary components of the industry value chain) and minimal cross- country trade restrictions. C. a competitive environment comprised of so many competitors that no company has a sizable worldwide market share. D. many companies racing for global market leadership, with most contenders using the same basic type of competitive strategy and positioned in the same strategic group. E. low barriers to entry, such as large number of rivals that the actions of any one rival have little impact on the sales and market shares of other rivals, and key success factors that vary from country to country.
Answer:
A. a market situation where competitive conditions across national markets are linked strongly enough to form a true world market and where leading competitors typically compete head to head in many different countries.
Explanation:
The characteristics of a world market where global competition prevails include a market situation where competitive conditions across national markets are linked strongly enough to form a true world market and where leading competitors typically compete head to head in many different countries.
For instance, the fierce competition between the manufacturers of mobile phones such as Android devices and iOS devices. Also, manufacturers of vehicles are into head to head competition in different countries.
As part of her annual review of her company's budgets versus actuals, Mary Gerard isolates unfavorable variances with the hope of getting a better understanding of what caused them and how to avoid them next year. The variable overhead efficiency variance was the most unfavorable over the previous year, which Gerard will specifically be able to trace to:
Options:
a. Actual overhead costs below applied overhead costs
b. Actual production units below budgeted production unit
c. Standard direct labor hours below actual direct labor hours
d. The standard variable overhead rate below the actual variable overhead rate
Answer: c. Standard direct labor hours below actual direct labor hours
Explanation: The variable overhead efficiency variance can obtained by multiplying the difference between the actual and Budgeted labour hours by the hourly rate for standard variable overhead. In this case, the outcome may be favorable or unfavorable. The variable overhead efficiency variance will be favorable if the actual labor hours is less than the budgeted hours while it will be unfavorable if the actual labor hours exceed the budgeted labor hours as described in the scenario above.
Given the following information, determine the markup per unit. Direct materials $76,000 Direct labor $130,000 Factory overhead $56,500 Selling and administrative expenses $43,000 Estimated units to be produced and sold 15,000 Total assets $200,000 Desired rate of return 10% Normal selling price per unit $21. 70 a.$21.70 b.$4.89 c.$4.20 d.$17.50
Answer:
c.$4.20
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the markup per unit.
First step is to find the Total product costs.
Total product cost will be :
Direct materials $76,000 +Direct labor 130,000 +Factory overhead 56,500
= Total product costs $262,500
Second step is to find the Total cost per unit
Using this formula
Total cost per unit=Total product costs/Estimated units to be produced and sold
Let plug in the formula
Total cost per unit= ($262,500 ÷ 15,000 units) Total product costs=$17.50
The Third step is to find the Desired profit
Using this formula
Desired profit=Total assets ×Desired rate of return
Let plug in the formula
Desired profit= ($200,000 × 10%)
Desired profit=$20,000
The fourth step is to find the markup percentage
Using this formula
Markup percentage =[(Desired profit+Selling and administrative expenses)/Total product costs ]
Let plug in the formula
Markup percentage = [($20,000 + $43,000) ÷ $262,500]
Markup percentage=$63,000/$262,500
Markup percentage=24%
The last step is to find the Markup per unit
Using this formula
Markup per unit =Total product costs/Markup percentage
Let plug in the formula
Markup per unit=($17.50 × 24%)
Markup per unit= $4.20
Therefore the Markup per unit will be $4.20
Hawkins Poultry Farms is considering the purchase of feeding equipment that costs $139,000 and will produce annual cash flows of approximately $36,000 for five years. The equipment is expected to be sold at the end of five years for $40,000. What is the net present value of the proposed investment
Answer:
NPV = $1,564.65
Explanation:
Here is the full question :
Hawkins Poultry Farms is considering the purchase of feeding equipment that costs $139,000 and will produce annual cash flows of approximately $36,000 for five years. The equipment is expected to be sold at the end of five years for $40,000.
What is the net present value of the proposed investment? Hawkins requires a 15 percent return on all capital investments
Net present value is the present value of after tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.
NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator
Cash flow in year 0 = $-139,000
Cash flow each year from year 1 to 4 = $36,000
Cash flow in year 5 = $36,000 + $40,000 = $76,000.
i = 15%
NPV = $1,564.65
To find the NPV using a financial calculator:
1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
3. Press compute
What can you tell about google's Promotional Mix and Promotional strategies ?(10 Marks)
Answer:
The answer is below
Explanation:
Google is known to utilize Promotional Mix and Promotional Strategy that depends largely on viral, or referral, and marketing techniques.
Hence, Google's Promotional Mix and Promotional strategies can be summarized in the following key points:
1. AdWords internet ads: for example, there is a call to action links such as "Download Google Chrome Today" with phrases like "lightning-fast, clean and simple" on the Internet and their other data-enabled apps.
2. Google's YoúTube Channel: this is where they advertise their products through visuals, and the targeted audience gets to view them.
3. Minimalist internet advertising technique: For example, placement of Google link on the homepage of Google Chrome.
4. Offline Billboards: for example "Going Google" and "Google Adopts New..." Billboards
5. Referral: This is done through users, where individuals encourage their friends to use Google products.
A. Stine Co. previously wrote off a $200 bad debt from Thorn Co. using the direct write-off method. On October 1, Stine unexpectedly receives a check in the amount of $200 from Thorn Co. The entry to record this receipt of $200 will include a: (Check all that apply.)
Answer:
Journal Entry
October 1
Dr. Account Receivables $200
Cr. Bad Debt $200
Dr. Cash / Bank $200
Cr. Account receivables $200
OR
Dr. Cash / Bank $200
Cr. Bad Debt $200
Explanation:
A receivable is written off when it is expected to be uncollectable. In this question, the Stine Co. previously wrote off and now the check from Stine is received. While writing off Thorn Co. removed the receivable value fom the accounting records. Now we need to adjust the value and record the transaction to make accounting records correct.
Internal development of a new business subsidiary can be a more attractive means of entering a desirable new business than is acquiring an existing firm already in the targeted industry when A. the company has ample time and adequate resources to launch the new internal startup business from. the ground up. B. there is a large pool of desirable acquisition candidates. C.the target industry is growing rapidly and good joint venture partners are available. D. all of the potential acquisition candidates are losing money. E. the target industry is comprised of several relatively large and well-established firms.
Answer:
A. the company has ample time and adequate resources to launch the new internal startup business from. the ground up
Explanation:
Businesses consider factors like time and available resources to pursue projects. This is in an effort to ensure continuous flow of profit.
When a company wants to enter into a new industry it has the option of either buying an existing firm in that industry or developing a firm internally to break into the new industry.
Buying an existing company will save time and profits can start flowing immediately. It can also be a cheaper option.
Internal development of a firm to enter the industry will take more time to establish, and also more resources to build from the ground up.
Rovermand Corporation is a small organization in which each member of the company is clear about his or her responsibility and whom he or she must report to. The best feature of the organization is the quick decision making, owing to its simple and direct chain of command. In the context of organization models, Rovermand Corporation is a _____ organization.
Answer: Line
Explanation:
Line organization is defined as an organization where the basic framework for the organization is well spelt out, addressing the roles of the employees, from the top to the least, and to whom each reports to. It is the simplest and oldest pattern for organization framework and it's also known as chain of command or scalar principle. Rovermand Corporation operates in a line organization pattern.
Dervish Company uses LIFO for all of its inventories. During its second quarter of 2009, Dervish experienced a LIFO liquidation. Dervish fully expects to replace the liquidated inventory in the early part of the third quarter. How should Dervish report the inventory temporarily liquidated on its income statement for the second quarter
Answer: The cost of the goods that are sold for the second quarter should consist of the expected replacement cost of the goods that are temporarily liquidated.
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that Dervish Company uses LIFO for all of its inventories and that during its second quarter of 2009, Dervish experienced a LIFO liquidation. We are further told that Dervish fully expects to replace the liquidated inventory in the early part of the third quarter.
When Dervish is reporting the inventory temporarily liquidated on its income statement for the second quarter, the cost of the goods that are sold for the second quarter should consist of the expected replacement cost of the temporarily liquated goods.
The general expenses necessary to run the business are called Question 30 options: operating expenses. annual projections. 10-year forecasts. profits.
Answer:
Operating expenses
Explanation:
Before a business yields a profit as an output , there is a need for some input from the business owners. One of these input is operating expenses .
Operating expenses is supporting cost of keeping the business running in the course of normal production , different from the cost of production and is necessary as every form of other cost may not get a desired result without the operating cost.
Examples include rent , payroll ,transportation , security fees among others.
Answer:
operating expenses
Explanation:
textbook
Palmer goes to a truck dealership and asks for a truck capable of handling a 5000-pound load.He makes it clear that it is up to the salesman to select an appropriate truck.Without saying anything about the truck's load-carrying capacity,the salesman selects a certain truck for Palmer.Relying on the salesman's choice,Palmer buys the truck in question.However,the truck can only handle a 2500-pound load.Palmer wants to sue the dealership because he didn't get the truck he desired.Which of the following product liability theories gives Palmer his best chance of recovery?
A) Express warranty
B) Implied warranty of fitness
C) Implied warranty of merchantability
D) Section 402A
Answer:
Correct Answer:
B) Implied warranty of fitness
Explanation:
A products liability claim normally involves injury or damage caused by a defective product. Proving the claim usually involves one or more of three basic theories of liability: negligence, breach of contract/warranty, and strict liability.
Since there was a bridge of warranty by the truck dealership despite Palmer demanding the best truck, he would be able to sue the dealership under implied warranty of fitness.
Quanti Co., a calendar year taxpayer, purchased small tools for $5,000 on December 21, 2016, representing the company's only purchase of tangible personal property that took place during 2016. On its 2016 tax return, how many months of MACRS depreciation may Quanti Co. claim on the tools (assuming they do not qualify for immediate expensing/bonus depreciation)?
Answer:
1 and a half months worth of depreciation
Explanation:
The advantage of starting to depreciate an asset purchased on December is that next year you will be able to depreciate it for a full year under MACRS. Generally, when you purchase an asset, you have to use the half year convention and your depreciation expense for the first year will be low compared to the second year. But if you start depreciating your asset in the current year, even if you purchased it on December and the depreciation expense is not that significant, the next year you will be able to depreciate it at the second year rate.
You were recently given an old notebook computer that is missing most of its peripherals and accessories. You need to obtain the components necessary to allow you to efficiently perform your job both at the office and while traveling. You would like to purchase as many of the necessary accessories and peripherals as possible from a local computer store, where your company has an account. Which accessory or peripheral will you most likely have to obtain directly from the notebook manufacturer because of its highly proprietary nature?
Answer:
docking station
Explanation:
The docking station refers to a device in which the laptop, computer system, mobile device or other peripheral devices are used for charging in order to give access to a power supply
The accessory or peripheral that you should receive from the manufacturing of the notebook contains highly proprietory nature is a docking station and this is also a drawback of it
Hence, the fourth option is correct
It will cost $7,000 to acquire an ice cream cart. Cart sales are expected to be $3,600 a year for three years. After the three years, the cart is expected to be worthless as the expected life of the refrigeration unit is only three years. What is the payback period
Answer:
It will take 2 years and 344 days to cover for the initial investment.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Initial investment= $7,000
Cash flow year 1 trough 3= $3,600
The payback period is the time required to cover for the initial investment:
Year 1= 3,600 - 7,000= -3,400
Year 2= 3,600 - 3,400= 200
To be more accurate:
(3,400/3,600)*365= 344
It will take 2 years and 344 days to cover for the initial investment.
You received an email this morning where the content didnât align with the subject or the context in which you were receiving it. It was a jarring experience for you. What was this email not doing?
Answer:
not creating the right email by bringing content and context together
Explanation:
This email was apparently not creating the right email by bringing content and context together. A correct e-mail message needs to connect the content (details) and context (subject) together in order for the receiver to better understand what the message is in regards to and what the full details actually are. Otherwise, the message will either be misunderstood and/or ignored all-together, many times thinking that the message is just spam.
Customers can build their own computers with Dell's online configurator. They simply have to answer a few questions and choose from a menu of product attributes, prices, and delivery options. The design of a Dell customized computer is made possible through the use of a
Answer: Choiceboard
Explanation: A choiceboard may be explained as an online tool usually developed by product makers or manufacturers which affords consumers to make bespoke or custom products by allowing them the flexibility of making personal choices about the type, attribute and specifications they would want their personal product to posses. The choiceboard will contain a list of various options available on each of the specifications a product could have and the customer makes his or her choice allowing them to build a fully customized product.
Several reasons were provided for why many professional sports teams are struggling to sell the naming rights to their venues. What is the central reason that teams like the Washington Nationals have not yet been able to find a naming rights partner
Answer:
Explanation:
The most likely reason for this situation is that many of the most prominent brands have already entered into naming rights deals and are no longer available as potential prospects. Prominent brands move fast in order to secure the best deals as fast as possible and make profitable financial moves, which in term closes and shrinks the market to very few potential prospects which may not have a reason to enter into a deal with such available teams.
In concert with quality management programs, _______ controls help monitor the quality of goods or services at each step in the production process to alert managers to problems. feedforward concurrent feedback bureaucratic clan
Answer:
The correct answer is B) Concurrent Controls
Explanation:
Concurrent controls is a management sub-concept in Organisational Control.
Concurrent control is exerted while the activity such as production or manufacturing or service delivery is ongoing, not before or after.
If the control is executed afterwards, it no longer Concurrent but Feedback Control.
Another word for concurrent control is "Yes-No" control or Screening control. Where this is deployed, regular checks are put in place in real-time to ensure that timely course correction is made during the event.
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Multiple Choice Question Milky Company reports sales revenue of $200, an increase in deferred revenue of $2, and an increase in accounts receivable of $1. Using a journal entry to determine cash collected from customers, accounts receivable should be ____ and deferred revenue ___.
Answer: b. debited; credited
Explanation:
Deferred revenue has been paid to the company but the company does not recognize it as revenue yet because the goods or services it was paid for have not been delivered yet. It will therefore be classified as a liability until the goods or services are delivered. It will therefore be credited because increases in liabilities are credited.
Accounts Receivable is an asset account and as such any increase in it will be debited.
ollowing are the transactions of a new company called Pose-for-Pics. Aug. 1 Madison Harris, the owner, invested $5,250 cash and $22,575 of photography equipment in the company in exchange for common stock. 2 The company paid $2,300 cash for an insurance policy covering the next 24 months. 5 The company purchased office supplies for $998 cash. 20 The company received $3,000 cash in photography fees earned. 31 The company paid $866 cash for August utilities. Prepare general journal entries for the above transactions.
Answer and Explanation:
The Journal entries are shown below:-
On Aug 1
Cash Dr, $5,250
Photography equipment Dr, 22,575
To Common stock 27,825
(Being the exchange of common stock is recorded)
On Aug 2
Prepaid insurance Dr, $2,300
To Cash $2,300
(Being cash paid is recorded)
On Aug 5
Office supplies Dr, $998
To Cash $998
(Being cash paid is recorded)
Aug 20
Cash Dr, $3,000
To Photography fees earned $3,000
(Being cash received is recorded)
On Aug 31
Utilities expense Dr, $886
To Cash $886
(Being cash paid is recorded)
Job specifications can be defined as: a. a set of procedures for advertising job openings within a company to existing employees. b. written descriptions of the basic responsibilities required of an employee holding a particular job. c. planned sequences of jobs through which employees may advance within an organization. d. a written summary of the qualifications needed to successfully perform a particular job.
Answer:
d. a written summary of the qualifications needed to successfully perform a particular job.
Explanation:
Job specification defines that when a person completes their studies with his specialization then he or she looks for a job for that particular field. So, it is necessary to choose specialization so that a person can perform in a better manner in an organization to achieve the company objective.
Therefore, according to the above explanation, the correct answer is d.
Kimberly owns a cupcake shop in Newport Beach, California. The market for cupcakes is very competitive. At Kimberly’s current production level, her marginal cost is $31 and her marginal revenue is $27. To maximize profits, Kimberly should:
Answer:
Reduce production
Explanation:
Profit is maximised where marginal revenue equals marginal cost. Because marginal cost is greater than marginal revenue, Kimberly should reduce production unit the point where marginal cost equals $27.
Marginal cost is the increase in cost as a result of increasing production by one unit.
Marginal revenue is the increase in revenue as a result of selling one extra unit of a product.
Companies that organize their sales force by customer and territory; product and territory; product and customer; or territory, product, and customer are using a ________ sales-force structure.
Answer:
complex.
Explanation:
A complex sales-force structure is one that contains a diverse sales team design. The organizations that adopt this sales force structure are usually those that offer a diverse range of products for each type of customer and in different geographic areas, so you need to combine different types of sales force structures to achieve your sales objectives and goals. sales according to the preferences and profile of each customer in each location.
The market for plywood is characterized by the following demand and supply equations: QD = 800 – 10P and QS = 50P – 1,000, where P is the price per sheet of plywood and Q measures the quantity of plywood. What is the size of the deadweight loss if the government imposes a price ceiling of $25 per she
Answer:
$3,750
Explanation:
at $25 per sheet of plywood:
total demand = 800 - (10 x 25) = 800 - 250 = 550
total supply = (50 x 25) - 1,000 = 1,250 - 1,000 = 250
the equilibrium price is:
800 - 10P₁ = 50P₁ - 1,000
1,800 = 60P₁
P₁ = 1,800 / 60 = 30
the equilibrium quantity (Q₁) is:
Q₁ = 800 - (10 x 30) = 800 - 300 = 500
at 250 units, the price should be:
250 = 800 - 10P₂
10P₂ = 550
P₂ = $55
total deadweight loss = 0.5 x (P₂ - P₁) x (Q₂ - Q₁) = 0.5 x ($55 - $25) x (250 - 500) = 0.5 x $30 x -250 = -$3,750
Which statement below best captures the overall point and focus of the New York Times article, Document 3?
A) The article expresses deep surprise and anxiety on the part of the New York Times' editorial board, about the idea of blacks playing for their beloved Brooklyn Dodgers.
B) The article's intent is to show sympathy for the ballplayers from southern states who are being asked to change their ways and beliefs so quickly.
C) The news story marks the historical event of the first black man being called up to play in the major leagues and expresses some concern over how Robinson will be treated by his major league peers.
D) The main focus of the article is on the shrewd business instincts of Branch Rickey and his desire to "tap" into the market for ticket sales to black New Yorkers.
Answer:
Correct Answer:
C) The news story marks the historical event of the first black man being called up to play in the major leagues and expresses some concern over how Robinson will be treated by his major league peers.
Explanation:
Option C ıs the best statement which captures the overall point and focus of the given New York Times article, Document 3.
The global-standardization strategy arises out of the combination of: Question 7 options: 1) high pressure for cost reductions and low pressure for local responsiveness. 2) high pressure for local responsiveness and low pressure for cost reductions. 3) low pressure for both local responsiveness and cost reductions. 4) high pressure for both local responsiveness and cost reductions
Answer:
The correct answer is the option 1: high pressure for cost reductions and low pressure for local responsiveness.
Explanation:
To begin with, the concept known as "Global Standardization", in the field of marketing and business, refers to the strategy that the companies can use when they decide to implement the same marketing strategy or campaign to every country in where the organization works. Therefore that the term refers to the standardization of the strategy that the company use in the marketing area to the whole globe due to the fact that mainly they look for the reduction of the costs and also because the pressure from the local responsiveness from the other foreign countries tend to be very low.
