A Note on Direct Costs Garrison et al.[1] define direct cost as a cost that can be easily and conveniently traced to a specific cost object. They go on to say that the concept of direct cost extends beyond just direct materials and direct labor. This is a reasonably accurate definition but I think you need a little more information to help you understand how to use this concept. There are certain features of direct costs that I would like to explain with this note. In the problems in Chapter
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Managerial Ethics Personal Learning Paper This paper is a summary of my understanding of how ethics has helped base my belief system on a personal level as well as in the workplace as a professional. The learning process is perpetual and the recent class on Managerial ethics has given me new insightson how I can still hold onto my own values while remaining respectful to those whovalue different ethical perspectives.Ethics can be defined as a philosophical study of moral values based on the
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JS6557 Professor Pratt §16‚ Thursdays‚ 10:00 a.m. X Mailbox # 406 Final Draft Closed Memo September 5‚ 2012 Word Count: 2‚975 On my honor‚ I submit this work in good faith and pledge that I have neither given nor received improper aid in its completion. /s/ JS6557 JS6557 Memorandum To: Managing Partner Salvo From: JS6557 Date: September 24‚ 2012 Re: McAnzen Case QUESTION PRESENTED DUI Under Mississippi law‚ can McAnzen establish a defense of necessity
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Term Paper Managerial Success Productivity is the essence of any work environment. Despite the type or arena of employment; workers produce something whether it is an object or an intangible item. Many occupational tasks are manual‚ clerical‚ or intellectual. Despite which type of task; a manager is responsible for the product‚ which is a large responsibility. Such responsibility necessitates skills such as goal setting‚ planning‚ implementing‚ and controlling. These four skills dictate the
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Emad Abdallah BLAW 4344.900 February 3‚ 2013 Assignment 2 Questions and Cases‚ Part 4‚ Chapter 17 1. How important is the role of the U.S. Government Agency in this transaction in relation to the DOJ’s decision? I believe the role of the U.S. Government Agency in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Review Opinion Procedure Release 10-01‚ may be somewhat critical. In the case assignment‚ the facts and circumstances‚ as represented by the Requestor are legal and the Department’s conclusion
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pl/pub/1_6_2007.pdf 4. Daft‚ R. L. (2012)‚ Management: 10th Edition. Ohio‚ USA: South-Western p.g 281 5. kathuria.M(2008) “Three ways to build a successful manager-employee relationship” June 23 2008 retrieved on 13/06/2012 from http://www.managementparadise.com/forums/human-resources-management/31145-three-ways-build-successful-manager-employee-relationships.html 6. Winer.R.S(2001) “A Framework for Customer Relationship Management” California management review vol.43‚no.4 retrieved on 13/04/2012
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5. Managerial Grid The x/y axis on the grid consist of two behavior dimensions‚ concern for people and concern for production. Concern for people is the degree to which a leader considers the needs of employees when deciding how tasks or jobs should be done. This can be personal or professional development. This behavior dimension moves along the y-axis. Concern for production is the degree to which a leader emphasizes objectives and productivity goals when deciding how tasks or jobs should
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Raymond Castillo Managerial Communications (Man-373-OL009) Written Assignment 1 Hynes introduces a calculated approach to managerial communication by dissecting it into three separate‚ yet mutually dependent functions. Hynes believes that with these approaches‚ management and employees alike can learn to adapt to one another to create an effective work force. The first layer is based on the idea that an employer and his employees can create a positive work atmosphere with the communication climate
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Managerial Etiquette Abstract Today ’s competitive job market demands qualified and skilled manager. Among the many responsibilities of a manager‚ managing people demands a high level of expertise and professionalism. The manager ’s manners‚ which include business etiquette‚ protocols‚ codes of conduct‚ communication and interpersonal skills‚ and adherence to internal and external policies and procedures‚ dramatically influence managerial success. Managerial manners are essential aspects
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ACT 5733 – Advanced Managerial Accounting Fall 2012 HW #3 Question #1 Consider the following potential investment‚ which has the same risk as the firm’s other projects: Time Cash Flow 0 -$95‚000 1 $20‚000 2 $24‚000 3 $24‚000 4 $24‚000 5 $24‚000 6 $32‚000 a) What are the investment’s payback period‚ IRR‚ and NPV‚ assuming the firm’s WACC is 10%. b) If the firm requires a payback period of less than 5 years‚ should this project be accepted? Answer: Yes it should accept
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