Answer:
B. a decrease net export spending caused by an appreciation of the home currency
Explanation:
When the aggregate demand curve shifts to the left, it means that total consumer spending decreases. This decrease might result from consumers having less money due to a rise in unemployment, high inflation, a decrease in economic activity or an increase in taxes. This type of shift is specially "dangerous" for the economy because consumer spending represents almost 70% of the GDP.
In this case, the appreciation of the US dollar resulted in a decrease in economic activity of exporting companies.
There are two ways to calculate the expected return of a portfolio: Either calculate the expected return using the value and dividend stream of the portfolio as a whole, or calculate the weighted average of the expected returns of the individual stocks that make up the portfolio. Which return is higher? (Select the best choice below.) A. The weighted average expected return of the individual stocks is higher because returns are concave. B. Impossible to tell, it depends on the portfolio. C. Neitherboth calculations give the same answer. D. The weighted average expected return of the individual stocks is higher because returns are convex.
Answer:
Correct Answer:
C. Neither, both calculations give the same answer.
Explanation:
In any given business calculation that is expected to arrive at a particular solution, the solution obtained would always be the same irrespective of the method adopted. For the example, the case of expected return of a portfolio in a business, the calculation would definitely give the same answer when two methods are adopted.
All the following statements describe the flexibility available to the owner of a universal life insurance policy EXCEPT: Group of answer choices The frequency of premium payments can be changed. Policy loans are permitted on an interest-free basis. The death benefit can be increased with evidence of insurability. Premium payments can be any amount provided there is sufficient cash value to keep the policy in force.
Answer:
Policy loans are permitted on an interest-free basis.
Explanation:
The universal life insurance policy refers to a policy in which there is a component of an investment saving also it involves less premium that the person has to pay a low premium amount for continuing the policy. It could benefit the beneficiary after the death of the insured person
So according to the given situation ,for option B there is no flexibility available as no policy loans could be permitted without an interest
Creative Advertising Corp. wants its 100 employees to work together around specific clients yet maintain an equal emphasis on alignment with their skill specializations (advertising, graphics, copywriting and public relations). Which of the following organizational structures would work best for Creative Advertising Corp?
A) Geographical divisional structure
B) Simple structure with client-based divisional structure
C) Network structure
D) Client-based divisionalized form
E) Matrix structure that overlays project teams with a functional structure
Answer:
E) Matrix structure that overlays project teams with a functional structure
Explanation:
A matrix organization structure is the company structure in which there are dual reporting relationship i.e. one is the functional manager and the other one is a product manager
Since in the question it is mentioned that Creative Advertising Corp wants to work with the 100 employees in order to maintain an equal balance with the skills, knowledge, specialization.
So option e is the correct one
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the capitalization rate used for interest capitalization? Question 24 options: If the average accumulated expenditures are less than the specific borrowing amount, use the interest rate associated with the specific borrowing for the entire average accumulated expenditures If there are no specific borrowings, use the interest rate on the largest debt outstanding If the average accumulated expenditures are less than the specific borrowing amount, use the weighted-average interest rate for all other debt for the entire average accumulated expenditures If there are no specific borrowings, do not capitalize interest
Answer:
Correct Answer:
1. If the average accumulated expenditures are less than the specific borrowing amount, use the interest rate associated with the specific borrowing for the entire average accumulated expenditures
Explanation:
This Option is the correct statement regarding to capitalization rate for interest capitalization.
Randy complained to his boss Maryann that he received the same bonus this quarter as everyone else,despite the longer hours he had worked and his higher level of experience,production and efficiency.If Maryann can't change the bonus,she should expect that Randy might respond in any of the following ways except _____.
A) ignoring his feeling of resentment and trying harder in next quarter
B) transferring
C) quitting
D) reducing his production
E) reducing his hours
Answer:
A) ignoring his feeling of resentment and trying harder in next quarter
Explanation:
It is common for employees who are frustrated for some reason to be able to use negative emotions to deal with the situation, such as reduced productivity, commitment and engagement at work.
Therefore, it is not expected that an employee will try harder in the next quarter after this situation.
But in an ideal scenario, the key would be for the employee to continue to strive and do his job in the best possible way, because in some situation there may be a reward, since a good manager knows his employees and is concerned with creating strategies that be able to recognize and reward your efforts.
Mary claims that she didn't make a phone call from her office to a competitor and tell them about developments at her company. Telephone logs, however, show that such a call was placed from her phone, and time clock records show that she was the only person working at the time. What do these records provide?
Answer:
The records shows that, she lied about the whole thing. For the fact that, it shows that she called the competitor in the market, she could probably have told them about the developments in her company.
Explanation:
Mason Company paid its annual property taxes of $240,000 on February 15, 20X9. Mason also anticipates that its annual repairs expense for 20X9 will be $1,200,000. This amount is usually incurred and paid in July and August when operations are shut down so that machinery and equipment can be repaired. What amount should Mason deduct for property taxes and repairs in each quarter for 20X9?
Answer:
$360,000 per quarter
Explanation:
we must allocate both property taxes and annual repairs expenses equally to each quarter:
total payments = property taxes + annual repairs = $240,000 + $1,200,000 = $1,440,000
allocation to each quarter = $1,440,000 / 4 quarters = $360,000 per quarter
Accrual accounting states that expenses must be recorded when they occur and not necessarily when they are associated with a cash outflow. Since both payments involve the whole year, they must be distributed equally in all 4 quarters.
ABC Construction enters into a contract to build two homes for brothers Jack and John. The contract specifies that the homes must be completed by April 1. ABC finishes the homes on March 30. This is an example of ______ of the contract.
Answer:
performance
Explanation:
This is an example of performance of the contract. In the context of Law, this refers to the act of doing exactly what was required by the contract that the party has agreed to, which effectively discharges the individual bound to do the act from any future contractual liability. Which in this scenario, since ABC Construction finished building the homes before the due date, they met their obligations and are free from the contract.
Mouse Inc. received a $2,500 prepayment of rent from one of its tenants and immediately credited the Rent revenue account. By the end of the period, $500 of the rent had not been earned by Mouse Inc.. Demonstrate the required adjustment needed at the end of the period.A. Credit Rent revenue $500. B. Credit Unearned rent for $2,000. C. A Debit Rent revenue for $500. D. Credit Rent revenue $2,000.
Answer:
C. A Debit Rent revenue for $500.
Explanation:
The journal entry for receiving cash in advance is shown below:
Cash Dr $2,500
To Unearned rent revenue $2,500
(Being the advance cash collected)
But for recognize the revenue, i.e earned from rent, the entry is
Rent revenue Dr $500
To unearned rent revenue $500
(Being the unearned rent revenue is recorded)
Hence, the correct option is C.
The return on common stockholders’ equity is computed by dividing a) net income less preferred dividends by ending common stockholders’ equity. b) net income less preferred dividends by average common stockholders’ equity. c) net income by ending common stockholders’ equity. d) net income by average common stockholders’ equity.
Answer:
b) net income less preferred dividends by average common stockholders’ equity
Explanation:
Common stock dividends in a company is paid to stockholders after preferred dividends have been removed.
Preference shares are issued to investors with an agreement that they will recieve dividends before other shareholders.
So when calculating return on common stockholder's equity we will first deduct dividend paid to preference share holders.
The income coming to common share holders is now divided by average common stockholders equity to get the return on common stock equity.
Return on equity is usually used as a measure of how efficiently management uses company's assets to generate profits.
The manager of a bank branch is concerned about the number of mistakes the tellers were making, so he started manipulating different aspects of the environment in the bank to see what effect each has on the tellers' performance. He examined factors such as the lighting, temperature, and the volume of the music playing in the bank. Which approach to problem recognition is this manager using
Answer: Human factor research
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that a manager of a bank branch is concerned about the number of mistakes the tellers were making, so he started manipulating different aspects of the environment in the bank to see what effect each has on the tellers' performance.
We are further told that he examined factors such as the lighting, temperature, and the volume of the music playing in the bank.
He's using the human factor research approach. Here, the capabilities of human beings are determined through strength, vision, flexibility etc.
Grey Corporation has $100,000 of accounts receivable on December 31. The unadjusted balance of its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a credit of $1,000. Experience suggests 5 percent of its receivables will be uncollectible. The amount that should be debited to Bad Debt Expense and credited to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts in the year-end adjusting entry is:
Answer: $4000
Explanation:
Amount receivable = $100,000
Allowance for uncolletible account at 5%= 5% x 100,000 =$5000
Adjusted balance for Allowance for doubtful accounts = credit of $1000
Bad Debit Expense = Allowance for uncolletible account - Adjusted credit balance on doubtful accounts=$5000-$1000= $4000
JOURNAL ENTRY
Date Accounts Debit Credit
31 Dec Bad Debts $4000
Allowance for doubtful account $4000
Consider the market for DVD movie rentals, which is perfectly competitive. The market supply curve slopes upward, the market demand curve sloped downward, and the equilibrium rental price equals $3.50. Consider each of the following events, and discuss the effects they will have on the market clearing price and the demand curve faced by the individual rental store.a. People’s tastes change in favor of going to see more movies at cinemas with their friends and family members.b. National DVD-rental chains open a number of new stores in this market.c. There is a significant increase in the price of downloading movies on the Internet.
Answer:
a. price falls, the demand curve moves inward
b. price falls, the demand curve moves inward
c, price rises, the demand curve moves outward
a. A change in people's taste for going to cinema would reduce the number of people going to movie rentals. As a result, the demand for movie rentals would reduce and move inward or leftward. As a result of the inward movement of the demand curve, supply would outstrip demand and prices would fall below $3.50
b. If a National DVD-rental chains opens nationwide, there would be a decrease in demand for DVD movie rentals. As a result, the demand for movie rentals would reduce and move inward or leftward and price falls
A rise in the price of downloading movies on the Internet would increase the cost of downloading movies. This would make people less interested in downloading movies. As a result, the demand for DVD movie rentals would increase. The demand curve would shift outward and price would rise as a result.
Explanation:
Check the attached image for a graphical representation
(1 point) A man invests his savings in two accounts, one paying 6% and the other paying 10% simple interest per year. He puts twice as much in the lower-yielding account because it is less risky. His annual interest is $9086 dollars. How much did he invest at each rate
Answer:
$82436 is invested at 6% and $41218.2 is invested at 10%
Explanation:
We were told that a man invests his savings in two accounts,
Amount invested at 6 percent interest is ?
Amount invested at 10 percent interest is ?
Let us denote the amount invested at different percent as
X=the amount invested at 6%
Y is the amount invested at 10%
Then,
0.06X + 0.10Y = 9068
But from the question, we were told He puts twice as much in the lower-yielding account because it is less risky which means
X = 2Y
0.06(2Y) + 0.10Y = 9068
0.12Y + 0.10Y = 9068
0.22Y = 9068
Y= 9068/0.22
Y=41218.2
Then if we substitute Y into equation above we have
X= 2×41218.2
X=82436
Therefore, $82436 is invested at 6% and $41218.2 is invested at 10%
Consider an industry that is made up of nine firms each with a market share (percent of sales) as follows: a. Firm A: 30% b. Firm B: 20% c. Firms C, D, and E: 10% each d. Firms F, G, H, and J: 5% each What is the value of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index and how is the industry categorized?
Answer:
Herfindahl-Hirschman Index is 1400 and the industry is categorized as a competitive industry
Explanation:
The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index is a market indicator that is used to measure how competitive the companies or firms in an industry is. It tells whether the industry is highly competitive or monopolistic.
It is obtained by adding the square of the market share of all the firms in an industry. That is,
Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) = s1 + s2 + s3 +....... sn
(where s = market share of individual firms in an industry.)
From the question,
Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) = (30)² + (20)² + 10)² +(10)² + (10)²+ (5)²
+ (5)²+ (5)² + (5)²
= 600 + 400 + 100 +100 + 100 + 25 + 25 +
+ 25 + 25
= 1400
An industry with an Herfindahl-Hirschman Index of less than 1500 units is categorized as a COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY.
One with an index of between 1500 to 2500 is considered as moderately competitive.
While an industry with higher values of HHI tends towards a monopoly.
Changes in nominal variables are determined mostly by the quantity of money and the monetary system according to Group of answer choices both the classical dichotomy and the quantity theory of money. the classical dichotomy, but not the quantity theory of money. the quantity theory of money, but not the classical dichotomy. neither the classical dichotomy nor the quantity theory of money.
Answer:
both the classical dichotomy and the quantity theory of money.
Explanation:
Changes in nominal variables are determined mostly by the quantity of money and the monetary system according to both the classical dichotomy and the quantity theory of money.
The classical dichotomy is a very essential part of the quantity theory and it states that both the real and nominal sides of the economy are largely separate. A Real Gross Domestic Products which is largely a real economic variable is measured and determined by real forces.
Also, the quantity theory of money is basically a measure of the demand for money in an economy at a specific period of time. It states that the price of various goods and services is directly proportional to the money supply available in an economy at a given time.
Shelley has been hired as a marketing specialist at a large, international firm. On Shelley's first day of work, she attends an orientation session. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed during Shelley's orientation program?
a. Company policies and rules
b. Organizational structure
c. Daily and weekly task requirements
Answer: Daily and weekly task requirements
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that Shelley has been hired as a marketing specialist at a large, international firm and that on Shelley's first day of work, she attends an orientation session.
The least likely to be addressed during Shelley's orientation program will be the daily and weekly task requirements. This is because this is really not important at the orientation.
There are other important things to talk about such as the organization Structure, company policies etc.
Company had 200 units of inventory on hand at the end of the year. These were recorded at a cost of $12 each using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The current replacement cost is $10 per unit. The selling price charged by Sandra Company for each finished product is $15. In order to record the adjusting entry needed under the lower-of-cost-or-market rule, the Cost of Goods Sold will be:
Answer:
Debited by $400
Explanation:
Calculation for the Cost of Goods Sold
Using this formula
Cost of Goods Sold= Inventory on hand*(Cost-Current replacement cost)
Let plug in the formula
Cost of Goods Sold=200 units * ($12 - $10)
Cost of Goods Sold= 200 units*2
Cost of Goods Sold = $400 Debited
Therefore the Cost of Goods Sold will be:$400 Debited
Suppose the following information: The cost of a full-page color ad in the U.S. national edition of The Wall Street Journal (newspaper) is $327,897 and its U.S. audience size is 1,566,027. The cost of a full-page color ad in the U.S. national edition of USA Today (newspaper) is $207,720 and its U.S. audience size is 1,711,696. The cost of a full-page color ad in the U.S. national edition of Bloomberg Businessweek (magazine) is $148,300 with an audience size of 900,000. The cost of a full-page color ad in the U.S. national edition of Sports Illustrated (magazine) is $396,600 and has an audience size of 3,000,000. The cost of a 30-second ad on the most recent Super Bowl telecast is $3,800,000 and has an audience size of 108,400,000. Using this information, which of the five media alternatives has the lowest CPM?
A) The Wall Street Journal
B) USA Today
C) Bloomberg Businessweek
D) Sports Illustrated
E) Super Bowl
Answer:
E) Super Bowl
Explanation:
For computing the lowest CPM we need to do the following calculations
(a) (b) (a ÷ b)
Particulars U.S. national edition U.S. audience size CPM
Wall streel Journal $327,897 $1,566,027 20.94%
USA today $207,720 $1,711,696 12.14%
Bloomberg
Businessweek $148,300 $900,000 16.48%
Sports Illustrated $396,600 $3,000,000 13.22%
Super Bowl telecast $3,800,000 $108,400,000 3.51%
As we can see from the above calculations that the super bowl has the lowest CPM
hence, the option E is correct
Four of the five commissioners for the Federal Trade Commission were working late one evening in their Washington, D.C. offices. The four were catching up on their electronic mail. The four soon discovered each others' presence on electronic mail. One commissioner wrote to the other three, "Let's get some business done so long as we're all here. We could resolve that unfair competition case that's pending for next month. We can iron out our differences via e-mail." The electronic exchanges of the commissioners would:
Question options:
a. be protected because they are internal agency actions.
b. violate the Government in the Sunshine Act open meeting laws.
c. be considered law enforcement issues and would be protected from open-meeting laws.
d. not be a meeting without some staff members present.
Answer:
b. violate the Government in the Sunshine Act open meeting laws
Explanation:
Government in the sunshine Act is a United States Federal law that was passed in 1976 to increase transparency of government regarding information that should be available to the public. It was an amendment to the freedom of information act. The Government in the sunshine act of 1976 covered for transparency in meetings, deliberations, records and other official documents beingade available to the public. In the above case, the commissioners are violating the government in the sunshine act because they are trying to have an official meeting and take care of government business in utter privacy and not available for public observation
Jose Suarez has been hired as sales manager at a new firm and is trying to come up with a sales force compensation method. He would like to have selling expenses relate directly to sales resources, an aggressive sales force, and minimization of non-selling tasks. What compensation method(s) would best fulfill his requirements
Answer:
straight commission
Explanation:
Straight commission refers to the commission in which only a sales percentage could be given in terms of commission no extra payment, no salary is given. The percentage could be based on the performance of the salesperson i.e how much sales he sold so according to that the percentage is given
Therefore the given situation represents the straight commission method
Mr. Henshaw, CEO of MBA Bank, decides that the organization needs to provide more convenient service to customers. He decides to increase the bank's service hours from 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, to 12 hours a day, plus 8 hours a day each weekend day. He has his assistant compile a report that gives data on how the number of open hours of many banks is correlated with their customers' satisfaction, and presents the data to his executive committee. What stage of Lewin's change process is Mr. Henshaw operating in?
Answer: unfreezing
Explanation:
The unfreezing stage of Lewis change process is being regarded as the first stage of change, and in this stage, an organization is being prepared and accept that change is inevitable and necessary and that existing status quo should also be broken.
This is illustrated in what Mr. Henshaw, CEO of MBA Bank did, by deciding that the organization needs to provide more convenient service to customers.
The ending bank statement balance at November 30 is $7,650. The bank statement shows a service charge of $65, electronic funds receipts of $500, and a NSF check for $350. Deposits in transit total $2,050 and outstanding checks are $1,435. The balance per books at November 30 is $8,180. What is the adjusted bank balance at November 30?
Answer:
the adjusted bank balance at November 30 is $8,265.
Explanation:
Prepare an Amended Cash Book as follows :
Cash Book - Bank Balance
Debit :
Balance before adjustments $8,180
Electronic funds receipts $500
Totals $8,680
Credit :
Service charge $65
Dishonored Check (NSF) $350
Updated Bank Balance $8,265
Totals $8,680
The term "debenture" is used to describe: Group of answer choices bonds that are below investment grade. bonds that are secured by a lien on real property. bonds that do not make coupon interest payments. an unsecured long-term debt. a complete set of removable, artificial teeth. Next
Answer:
The answer is D. an unsecured long-term debt
Explanation:
Debenture is a bond because it is a long-term loan and debenture is not secured (unsecured). It is unsecured in the sense that there is no collaterals but relies on the creditworthiness of the issuers.
Option A is incorrect becausebond is usually not bonds below Investment grade.
Option B is incorrect because debenture are nor secured by any properties.
Option C is incorrect because debenture makes coupon interest payment.
Food Fanatics caters meals where their cost of producing an extra meal is $25. Each of their meals is standard and sells for $20. At this rate what should the company do?
a. Produce more meals and increase their profit
b. Produce fewer meals and increase their profit
c. Not change production
d. None of the above
Answer:
B
Explanation:
The marginal cost of producing food is $25, which is greater than the price of selling the food.
At this point the firm is incurring a loss. In order to improve profit margins, the firm should reduce the amount of meals been produced, so that profit would increase
A representative from AT&T called Dr. Michaels after he switched to its new U-verse telephone system. The firm wanted to make certain he was satisfied and asked if he had any questions concerning his new service. This is an example of ________ call.
Answer: follow up call
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that a representative from AT&T called Dr. Michaels after he switched to its new U-verse telephone system and that the firm wanted to make certain he was satisfied and asked if he had any questions concerning his new service.
The above is a follow up call. A follow up call is a call that is made after a transaction has taken place or previous enquiry regarding a product has been made in order to know the latest about the product.
"An individual who is 25 years from retirement has $500,000 to invest today. He is risk tolerant and is looking to withdraw $80,000 per year once he retires. Which asset allocation is BEST for this client?"
The available options are:
A. 25% Stocks / 25% Bonds / 25% REITs / 25% Money Markets
B. 50% Stocks / 40% Bonds/ 10% Cash
C. 100% Bonds
D. 100% Stocks
Answer:
B. 50% Stocks / 40% Bonds/ 10% Cash
Explanation:
Since the age of the customer is not given in the question, however, given he or she is 25 years from retirement, it is logical to assume that the customer is about 40-50 years old in age. According to the rule of thumb that "100% minus the customer's age" should be allocated to stocks for growth, hence, a stock allocation of 40-50% is about right.
Hence, in this case, the right answer is Option B: 50% Stocks / 40% Bonds/ 10% Cash
You receive a technical support call from a department manager. She reports that the laser printer in her department prints only blank pages. A telephone interview reveals that the paper is not jamming in the printer and that the problem began occurring after the toner cartridge was replaced. What is the most likely cause of the problem
Answer:
Option B, the sealing tape was not removed from the toner cartridge, is the right answer.
Explanation:
Option B, is the correct answer because in the given case the problem of blank paper arises only after installing the toner cartridge. However, there may other reasons that cause the same problem as defective laser or corona wire. But, in the given case, there is some relation between the effect and the installation of the toner cartridge. Therefore, not removing the tape form toner before its installation is the correct answer.
Throughout the entire semester, you were trained to relate expenses to the revenues generated in the same accounting period. Differently put, the Income Statement must show the revenues and relevant expenses that took place in the same period. Which principle is related to this practice
Answer:
matching principle
Explanation:
In this scenario, the principle related to this practice is known as the matching principle. In accrual accounting, this states that revenues should be recorded during the period in which they are earned, regardless of when the transfer of cash occurs. Meaning that if a company earns $5,000 in product sales in August but receives a $1000 commission for those products in September, the commission needs to be reported on the August statement alongside the sales.
All the following requirements must be satisfied before premiums are waived under a waiver-of-premium provision EXCEPT: Group of answer choices The insured must satisfy the definition of disability in the policy. The insured must furnish proof of disability to the insurer. The insured must satisfy a 2-year waiting period. The insured must be disabled before some predetermined age, such as age 60 or 65.
Answer:
The insured must satisfy a 2-year waiting period.
Explanation:
A premium rider waiver refers to a condition of an insurance policy that relinquishes premium fees if the insurer is severely ill, severely injured, or in the case of disability and cannot pay premiums. Other provisions may exist, such as meeting particular criteria regarding age and health. Most premium riders waiver includes a waiting period during which no demand for compensation can be made. If the policyholder is injured or harmed during this period, he or she can seek a complete refund of the paid premiums. However, the compulsion of the two-year waiting period is off the table.
