In microeconomic theory‚ the opportunity cost of a choice is the value of the best alternative forgone‚ in a situation in which a choice needs to be made between several mutually exclusive alternatives given limited resources. Assuming the best choice is made‚ it is the "cost" incurred by not enjoying the benefit that would be had by taking the second best choice available.[1] The New Oxford American Dictionary defines it as "the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative
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Discuss the opportunity cost of getting your MBA. What steps and economic factors must a student make when choosing between getting a degree and taking another route in life? Feel free to include aspects from your own decision to pursue your MBA. When considering to starting an MBA program‚ there are many questions that you have to ask yourself. Can I afford the program? Will it help me to become more marketable in the job industry? Will I have time to dedicate into completing coursework?
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"Controllable costs are costs which can be influenced by the action of a specified member of an organization. For example‚ the foreman of a production department can control the utilization of power or raw materials in his department and these are‚ therefore‚ controllable costs as far as he is concerned. Uncontrollable costs are costs which cannot be influenced by the action of a specified member of an undertaking. For example‚ the foreman of a production department can control the wastage of
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ESTIMATING PROJECT TIMES AND COSTS Estimating is the process of forecasting or approximating the time and cost of completing project deliverables. Cost‚ time‚ and budget estimates are the support for control. Project status reports depend on reliable estimates as the major input for measuring variances and taking corrective action. Inaccurate estimates lead to false expectations and consumer dissatisfaction. There are reasons why estimating time and cost are important. Below are the following:
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SPE-152022-PPSPE-152022-PP on Sour Gas Development Project Case Study Copyright 2012‚ Society of Petroleum Engineers This paper was prepared for presentation at the SPE International Production and Operations Conference and Exhibition held in Doha Qatar‚ 14–16 May 2012. This paper was selected for presentation by an SPE program committee following review of information contained in an abstract submitted by the author(s). Contents of the paper have not been reviewed by the Society of Petroleum
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Project Administration‚ Procedure No: 1 PROJECT COST CONTROL SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION General 1. Three distinct tasks are required to achieve effective cost control of a project. These are:a. Planning and Organising the project. b. Recording and Reporting Costs during the execution of the project. c. Taking Corrective action if the cost reports indicate such action is necessary. The greatest control of costs is achieved at the planning and organising stage of any project‚ more so if the design
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• Explain Direct Cost and Indirect Cost in detail. • List 2 components of each following categories which has been applied by the company.: a) Direct Material b) Indirect Material c) Direct Labour d) Indirect Labour e) Indirect Expenses • List 2 methods of remuneration. Identify methods of remuneration that have been applied by the company. • Explain Cost Centres‚ Production Cost Centre and Service Cost Centre. Identify the “Production Cost Centre and Service Cost Centre” of the company
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Question Chapter 4 (4-2)What is an opportunity cost rate? How is this rate used in discounted cash flow analysis‚ and where is it shown on a time line? Is this opportunity rate a single number that is used to evaluate all potential investment? The rate of return you would earn on an alternative investment of small risk if you don’t invest in the security under consideration. An opportunity cost is the difference in return between an investment that has chosen for investment and one that is inevitably
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pumps‚ and flow controllers to manufacturers of water purification equipment – faced concerns due to the fact that its competitors have been reducing the price of pumps‚ which was a major product line. According to Sippican’s cost accounting system further decrease in the price of pumps would not be acceptable as because of the past price reductions the margin on pumps have already declined from the planned 35% to 5%. Detailed and alternative analysis of the costs – such as Activity Based Cost analysis
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The Cost of Something Mankiw’s Ten Principles of Economics Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative in a decision. Imagine that you have $150 to see a concert. You can either see "Hot Stuff" or you can see "Good Times Band." Assume that you value Hot Stuff’s concert at $225 and Good Times’ concert at $150. Both concerts cost $150 per ticket‚ but it would take you a couple of hours to drive to Hot Stuff’s concert and you have to be in school (the next) morning for an exam. Good
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