Answer:
A. The number of units sold differs from planned sales levels.
Explanation:
The difference in the master budget and flexible budget lies in the level of operation (sales units). That is the planned sales levels included in muster budget are usually different from the actual sales levels included in the flexible budget.
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.
The profit maximizing behavior of a monopoly is different from that of a perfectly competitive firm in that a monopoly can Question 1 options: A) control the position of its demand schedule, but a competitive firm cannot. B) only choose the desired output, while a competitive firm can control only price. C) only choose the desired price, while a competitive firm can control only output. D) control the desired price and output to maximize profits, but a perfectly competitive firm can only choose the desired output.
Answer:
D) control the desired price and output to maximize profits, but a perfectly competitive firm can only choose the desired output.
Explanation:
Firms competing in perfectly competitive markets are price takers, meaning that they cannot set the price of their products or services, but monopolists can actually set the price of their products or services because their market power is high enough to do so. Also, a monopolist can choose to lower or increase its output depending on the resulting profits.
This excessive market power is the reason why natural monopolies are usually regulated by the governments and many monopolistic firms are forced to split into smaller firms that compete against each other.
Candidates for depth interviews could include a. current customers. b. members of the target market. c. executives and managers of the company. d. All of these are candidates for depth interviews.
Answer: d. All of these are candidates for depth interviews.
Explanation:
Depth interview is a research technique which is qualitative and involves conducting individual interviews which are very intense with the respondents in order to have their idea regarding certain topics or issues.
Candidates for depth interviews could include current customers, members of the target market and the executives and managers of the company. Therefore, all of these are candidates for depth interviews.
Regulation SHO:________. I. requires every sell order to be marked either ""long sale"" or ""short sale"" II. requires every buy order to be marked either ""long purchase"" or ""short purchase"" III. places limits on ""naked"" short sales of equity securities IV. places limits on ""covered"" short sales of equity securities"
Answer:
I and III.
Explanation:
Regulation SHO is a securities and exchange commission (SEC) rule that is used to regulate "short sale" trading strategies. The main purpose of the "regulation sho" is to prevent unethical and fraudulent behaviors among brokers, investors and traders.
Regulation SHO;
1. Requires every sell order to be marked either "long sale" or "short sale" because it involves the application of a standard uniform rule to all equity securities short sales whether traded over the counter (OTC) or exchange listed.
2. Places limits on "naked" short sales of equity securities such as selling short and not delivering the sales to a short seller on settlement.
Hence, if a sales is short, it is assumed that it can be borrowed and delivered to a short seller by settlement on a specified date.
Additionally, short selling can be defined as an act of borrowing and sales of securities with the expectation that it will decrease in value and then returned to the lender.
In the context of a production process such as a manufacturing plant, what is the technique used to identify 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?
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.
Suppose that the current exchange rate between the dollar and peso is $1 equals 10 pesos. If a firm in Mexico wanted to purchase $100,000 worth of U.S. televisions, how many pesos must they exchange? Question 39 options: A) 1,000,000 pesos B) 10,000 pesos C) 11,000,000 pesos D) 100,000 pesos
Answer:
A) 1,000,000 pesos
Explanation:
The computation of the number of pesos must they exchange is shown below:
= Worth of U.S televisions × number of pesos
= $100,000 × 10 pesos
= 1,000,000 pesos
We simply multiplied the worth of U.S televisons with the number of pesos so that the number of pesos exchange could come and the same is to be considered
Palencia Paints Corporation has a target capital structure of 25% debt and 75% common equity, with no preferred stock. Its before-tax cost of debt is 13%, and its marginal tax rate is 40%. The current stock price is P0 = $22.00. The last dividend was D0 = $3.00, and it is expected to grow at a 5% constant rate. What is its cost of common equity and its WACC? Round your answers to two decimal places. Do not round your intermediate calculations.
Answer:
cost of common equity is 18.64%.
WACC is 15.93 %.
Explanation:
Cost of Equity is the return that is required by providers of Capital in form of Common Stocks.
This can be determined using the Growth Model as the information permits use of such method.
Cost of Equity = Current Dividend / Current Market Price + Expected Growth Rate
= $3.00 / $22.00 + 0.05
= 0.1864 or 18.64%
WACC = Ke × (E/V) + Kd × (D/V) + Kp × (P/V)
where,
Ke = cost of equity
= 18.64%
E/V = Weight of Equity
= 75%
Kd = cost of debt
= Interest × (1 - market rate)
= 0.13 × (1 - 0.40)
= 0.078 or 7.80 %
D/V = Weight of Debt
= 25%
Therefore,
WACC = 18.64% × 75% + 7.80 % × 25%
= 15.93 %
Stevenson, Ross, and Warner (SRW) ​ Maddie is the CEO of Stevenson, Ross, and Warner (SRW), a regional accounting firm. SRW offers services in most areas of accounting, including auditing and consulting services. The firm must follow the GAAP rules, just like any other accounting firm. If there are information gaps that are not addressed and resolved by the firm, SRW could be considered a violator of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Maddie understands what must be done and wants every employee of the firm to understand that they have to follow all the rules and regulations. Like any other industry, accounting is a competitive industry and employees of accounting firms must be productive, progressive, and well trained. Refer to Stevenson, Ross, and Warner. In order to be successful in the accounting industry, SRW employees must:__________.
A. know all areas of accounting and marketing.
B. have complete human resources training.
C. be able to communicate in multiple languages.
D. know how to do accounting the old fashioned way-using the manual, double-entry system.
E. have a strong background in financial management.
Answer:
E. have a strong background in financial management.
Explanation:
Since in the question it is mentioned that (SRW) which is a regional accounting firm that offers services like auditing, accounting, and consultancy. But there are gaps in the information that are not solved by the firm also it violates the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Now to be successful there should be a strong background in the financial management
Hence, the option E is correct
Mr. Green and Mr. Blue contract orally to transfer 500 widgets for $1,000. Mr. Blue sends Mr. Green a receipt one week after the agreement. If Mr. Green now refuses to recognize the agreement a court will find what
Answer:
That a memorandum of understanding was created by the receipt sent by Mr. Blue and an
enforceable agreement exists
Explanation:
A memorandum of understanding is an agreement between two or more parties stating a lone of action that is binding on the participants.
This is used in place of a legally enforceable agreement. Like a formal gentlemen's agreement.
In this instance they agree orally to transfer 500 widgets for $1,000. Mr. Blue sends Mr. Green a receipt one week after the agreement.
The act of sending a reciept establishes the fact that there is an agreement. Therefore it is enforceable in a court of law.
Which of the following is a correct statement?
a) Both purely competitive firms and monopolistic firms are "price makers".
b) A purely competitive firm is a "price-taker" and a monopolistic firm is a "price-maker".
c) Both purely competitive and monopolistic firms are "price takers."
d) A purely competitive firm is a "price-maker" and a monopolistic firm is a "price-taker".
Answer:
The answer is B.
Explanation:
In purely competitive firms, there are many buyers and sellers that no single buyer or seller can influence the price of goods. They accept the price set by the market conditions which depend on the market supply and demand. Firms in this market are price-takers.
In monopolistic firm, no one is competing against him. He is the only one in the industry. He is the only seller while buyers are many. In most cases, buyers do not have alternative than to buy the product. Because of this, the firm in monopoly sets its price. He is a price-maker.
At his last review, Lazar was told that his reports succeed at projecting a positive tone, but do not seem objective enough. Lazar has asked you, as a trusted colleague, to give him advice on how to improve that aspect of his work. Which of the following will you tell him?A. Use bulleted or enumerated lists to reduce the density of information.B. Provide information, analysis, and advice that is sound, reliable, and unbiased.C. Include an executive summary that provides the quick story of the report.D. Provide a well-designed table of contents.E. Use tables and charts in your report to represent numerical information.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
One of the top characteristics of a good report is that it must maintain a good degree of objectivity .In a good report , enthusiasm and positive emotion should not overtake the judgement of the writer. This means that it must tot be biased in any way and at the same time delivers the desired objective.
Advising Lazar on improving his report , he has to provide information, analysis, and advice that is sound , reliable , and unbiased.
1. In the POW camps of WWII, what did prisoners do with the contents of their Red Cross packages
that "maximized individual satisfaction"?*
(1 Point)
Prisoners gave away things they didn't want
Prisoners traded for what they wanted.
Prisoners hoarded their meager supplies.
Answer:
The correct option is;
Prisoners traded for what they wanted
Explanation:
In the war camps, being that there where no privileged persons, everyone had to trade what they where given as rations for what they needed and as such trading became predominant in the camp as those who could afford to manage without taking some of the package contents from the Red Cross such as beef, coffee, biscuits and cheese can trade for other items with some making small fortunes in cigarettes (which became more or less the currency) and biscuits.
DEF Company is incorporating and coming to market with an initial public offering of common stock. The company has already filed their registration statement and the registration has become effective. The company sees that demand for securities is high, and decides to amend the total amount of common stock that will be offered. Would this amendment be allowable under the rules of the Uniform Securities Act
Answer: Yes. The amendment be allowable under the rules of the Uniform Securities Act.
Explanation:
Based on the scenario that have been provided in the question,the amendment will be allowable under the rules of the Uniform Securities Act.
It should be noted that even though the amendments that are made to a registration statement are not allowed when it's beyond the effective date, there is a limited exception when the modification is made to the amount of securities that are being offered.
Bake Treats is a confectionery that makes cakes for special occasions and delivers them. They use gourmet ingredients while baking and deliver customized treats. In fact, they only start baking once they receive an official request from a customer. It is evident that Bake Treats has adopted a(n) _____ .
Answer: make-to-order operation
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that Bake Treats is a confectionery that makes cakes for special occasions and delivers them and that they use gourmet ingredients while baking and deliver customized treats.
We are further told that they only start baking once they receive an official request from a customer. This shows that they are using the make-to-order operation.
A(n) ________ indicates the decision variables set by the buyer, such as product availability, the backup stock needed to provide the product availability, and the order points and quantities.
Answer:
Inventory Management Report
Explanation:
Inventory management is the most essential part of every organization where an organization manages its raw material, check their availability of a product, back storage so that company doesn't get a shortage of its product and the quantities. On the other hand inventory management report indicates the strong decision variables are set by the buyers.
Therefore from the above explanation, the correct answer is an inventory management report.
Kirk Custodial Service and Green Energy Company enter into an oral contract under which Kirk agrees to provide custodial service for Green's facilities for two years. This contract is enforceable by
Answer: D) none of the choices.
Explanation:
None of the choices listed can enforce the contract. Contracts are made as a legal requirement for parties to fulfil the duties that they promised they would in an agreement.
As such, the legality and obligations of the contract can be enforced by the Courts who preside over legal matters. Parties cannot do this as they lack the necessary legal authority.
Cat's Coaster Company uses cork in all of the protective drink coasters that it manufactures. If Cat's enters into an agreement with a cork exporter from Portugal to purchase all of the cork it needs to produce its products, this would be Multiple Choice a requirements contract. a necessities contract. an output contract. an input contract.
Answer:
a requirements contract
Explanation:
Since in the question it is mentioned that the company used its cork for the protective drinks and if Cat comes into an agreement with a cork exporter in order to buy all of the cork that is required to manufacture the products. This would represent the requirement contract
As the requirement contract is the contract in which the purchased agrees to buy all the goods that are required from a seller
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.
Jeremy reminded the board members that it is important to understand the inflation rate of a country before entering into business. Jeremy is concerned with the ________ risks of doing business.
Answer:
Economic risk
Explanation:
Economic risk is defined as the probability that a business venture will fail in a foreign country as a result of a macroeconomic factor such as inflation, exchange rate, government regulation, and politics.
Inflation is the tendency of money losing its purchasing power.
In this scenario Jeremy is trying to understand the inflation rate of a country before entering into business.
He is weighing the risk of making loss as a result of inflation in the country
Production possibilities frontiers are usually bowed outward. This is because a. resources are specialized; that is, some are better at producing particular goods rather than other goods. b. of the effects of technological change. c. the opportunity cost of producing a good decreases as more and more of that good is produced. d. the more resources a society uses to produce one good, the fewer resources it has available to produce another good.
Answer:
d. the more resources a society uses to produce one good, the fewer resources it has available to produce another good.
Explanation:
The Production possibilities frontiers is a curve that shows the various combination of two goods a company can produce when all of its resources are fully utilised.
As more quantities of a product is produced, the fewer resources it has available to produce another good. As a result less of the other product would be produced. So, the opportunity cost of producing a good increases as more and more of that good is produced.
Please check the attached image for a diagram of the Production possibilities frontiers
A real estate licensee specializes in helping both buyers and sellers with the necessary paperwork involved in transferring property. Although not an agent of either party, the real estate licensee may not disclose either party's confidential information to the other. The real estate licensee is BEST described as
Answer:
Transactional broker
Explanation:
Transaction brokers are real estate professionals that offers their services to buyers and sellers, also are called facilitators.
They act in a neutral capacity as they are not agents of the buyer and seller. Instead they act as mediators between the two when transaction is taking place.
Not all states allow such non-agency practices of transaction brokers.
Transaction brokers usually handle details like preparing an offer, determine market price, and writing of contract to buy or sell. They do not get involved in negotiations
Smart Wash is a popular brand of detergent powder. The stock needs to be continuously replenished in stores and supermarkets due to its high demand. The detergent powder belongs to the category of
Complete Question:
Smart Wash is a popular brand of detergent powder. The stock needs to be continuously replenished in stores and supermarkets due to its high demand. The detergent powder belongs to the category of?
Group of answer choices
A. expected merchandise
B. sample merchandise
C. staple merchandise
D. seasonal merchandise
E. fashion merchandise
Answer:
C. Staple merchandise.
Explanation:
In this scenario, Smart Wash is a popular brand of detergent powder. The stock needs to be continuously replenished in stores and supermarkets due to its high demand. The detergent powder belongs to the category of staple merchandise.
A staple merchandise typically comprises of finished goods, which are regularly being purchased, displayed and sold by the retailers in order to meet the need or want of the consumers. Some examples of staple merchandise are detergent powder, bread, milk, egg, butter, salt, sugar etc.
You are in charge of paying claims submitted by providers. You notice a certain diagnostic provider ("Doe Diagnostics") requested a substantial payment for a large number of members. Many of these claims are for a certain procedure. You review the same type of procedure for other diagnostic providers and realize Doe Diagnostics' claims far exceed any other provider you reviewed. What should you do?
Answer:Consult with your immediate supervisor for next steps or contact the compliance department
Explanation:
Certain careful checks are really important in organization handling payments and documentation for the public and private sector, as many firms don't and won't want to follow the right procedure and doing so puts your own organization to the risk of it. It's better they are carefully observed and actions followed up immediately by contacting either your supervisor or reporting to the authorities.
Andy tells Ervin and Marina that everyone will lose their jobs if the company goes out of business, whether they have guild protection or not. Which influence tactic is Andy most likely utilizing?
Answer:
Pressure
Explanation:
Influence Tactic are ways a leader tries to influence people working with him to do a particular task or improve performance.
Among the influence tactics available, the influence tactic that Andy is most likely utilizing when he says that everyone would lose their jobs if the company goes out of business, regardless of guild protection is Pressure.
Pressure as an influence tactic tries to influence people through the use of threats, demands, or intimidation to get them to agree with a request.
Milner Developers proposed an offer to Henry Wright,an independent contractor,offering to hire him for their next project.They offered him a certain rate and specified the contract details along with describing the stipulated mode of acceptance but received no response.Wright responded to the offer after a delay of two months with a quote for a higher amount than that mentioned by Milner Developers.Do the two parties have a binding contract?
A) No,because the offer made by Milner Developers was ambiguous.
B) No,because Wright's letter was a counteroffer to the original offer.
C) Yes,because Milner Developers did receive a response from Wright.
D) Yes,because Wright's silent signaled his acceptance of the offer.
Answer: b. No, because Wright's letter was a counteroffer to the original offer.
Explanation:
Contract is issued based on a binding agreement between two parties, the employer and the employee. The employer gives the terms and conditions which embeds the allowances, while the employee receives the letter and is either expected to give a response there or after a specific period of time, the letter cannot be changed by the employee after delay but there could be negotion within the time frame given. Wright had to offence to be blamed for; 1) he delayed the response. 2) Requesting a higher amount after a long while.
Vasudevan Inc. recently reported operating income of $2.90 million, depreciation of $1.20 million, and had a tax rate of 40%. The firm's expenditures on fixed assets and net operating working capital totaled $0.6 million. How much was its free cash flow, in millions?
Answer:
2.34 million
Explanation:
Vasudevan incorporation reported an operating income of $2.90 million
The depreciation is $1.20 million
The tax rate is 40%
= 40/100
= 0.4
The firm's expenditure on fixed assets and net operating working capital is $0.6 million
Therefore, the free cash flow can be calculated as follows
Free cash flow= operating profit-tax+depreciation-expenditure
= 2.90-(2.90×0.4)+1.20-0.6
= 2.90-1.16+1.20-0.6
= 2.34
Hence the free cash flow is 2.34 million
Anderson Corp. began the period with $200 of supplies. During the period, $500 of supplies were purchased. At the end of the period, there were $300 of supplies on hand. What will be the amount of the adjusting entry to record the amount of supplies used
Answer:Amount of supplies used =$400
Explanation:
Beginning balance of supplies $200
Supplies purchased $500
Ending supplies balance on hand $300
Amount of supplies used = Beginning balance of supplies + Supplies purchased - Ending supplies balance on hand
= $200 +$500 - $300
= $400 is amount of the adjusting entry to record the amount of supplies used in Anderson Corp.
A greenfield venture in a foreign market is A. one where the company creates a subsidiary business by setting up all aspects of the operation upon entering the market from the ground up. B. one where foreign facilities and marketing strategies are shared withlocal businesses. C. one where the company learns through training by the foreign entity on how to compete. D. one that supports exports into a foreign market by marketing indirectly thru local rivals. E. one that offers lower risk and a faster path to returns by building in rural areas.
Answer:
A. one where the company creates a subsidiary business by setting up all aspects of the operation upon entering the market from the ground up.
Explanation:
Greenfield Investment is one of the types of foreign direct investment. In this type of investment, new branches of a company are created in different countries. The operational team functions from the parent company. The parent companies have full control over the functioning, control, and quality of the subsidiary companies. The employees are provided with the training of the standard level as proposed by the parent company.
Karen Smith bought Coca-Cola stock for $475 on March 31, 20X1. On November 15, 20X1, Karen received a non-taxable distribution of $155 on the 50 shares of stock she owned. She sold the stock for $300 on December 22, 20X1. What is her gain or loss on the sale
Answer:
$20 loss
Explanation:
Karen Smith bought a coca-cola stock for $475 in March 31, 20X1
She received a non taxable distribution of $155 on November 15, 20X1
The first step is to calculate the adjusted basis
= $475-$155
= $320
Karen sold the stock for $300 on December 22, 20X1
Therefore, her gain or loss on the sale can be calculated as follows
= $300-$320
= $20 loss
Hence Karen has a loss of $20 on the sale
Felix launched both a Google Search Ad campaign and a Google Display Ad campaign to drive sales of tools on his home improvement website. He reviewed his sales data after two weeks and noticed his Search Ad campaign is the most successful. Which optimization type should Felix use if he wants to use bidding or targeting to acquire more customers?
Complete Question:
Felix launched both a Google Search Ad campaign and a Google Display Ad campaign to drive sales of tools on his home improvement website. He reviewed his sales data after two weeks and noticed his Search Ad campaign is the most successful. Which optimization type should Felix use if he wants to use bidding or targeting to acquire more customers?
Group of answer choices.
A. Channel
B. Media Mix
C. Attribution
D. Placements
Answer:
A. Channel.
Explanation:
In this scenario, Felix launched both a Google Search Ad campaign and a Google Display Ad campaign to drive sales of tools on his home improvement website. He reviewed his sales data after two weeks and noticed his Search Ad campaign is the most successful. The optimization type Felix should use if he wants to use bidding or targeting to acquire more customers is channel.
A Google Search Ad campaign involves changing the way or manner in which Ads are delivered to potential viewers (visitors) within a specific channel so as to boost a business. Basically, there are three (3) main types of channel optimization used in the Google Search Ad campaign and these are;
1. Bidding: it is used to get more customers by adjusting bids with respect to a comprehensive set of auction-time signals which targets your adverts.
2. Creative: it involves customizing assets to give or display the right and necessary information to the right customer at the right time.
3. Targeting: it involves the process of reaching the individuals or customers who are very much interested in your business through the dynamic and broad audience targeting.
