Cost drivers‚ as propounded by Porter (1985) are the structural causes of the cost of an activity in the value chain. They determine the behaviour and level of costs within an activity. A cost driver can be completely‚ partly or not at all under the control of a firm. It is therefore important for a manager to understand these factors because according to the Neo-classical model of the firm‚ the firm’s objective is to maximise profit by producing a given level of output at the minimum cost level
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ASSAIGHNMENT NAME | DIVYA J.JATHANNA | ROLL.NO. | | COURSE | MBA-SEMISTER-1 | SUBJECT | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | SUBJECT CODE | MB0042 | LEARNING CENTER | TRACKS INDIA INFOTECH - 01508 | ASSIGHNMENT NO | | DATE | | SET 1 1) Mention the demand function. What is elasticity of demand? Describe the determinants of elasticity of demand. Answer: Demand function: The demand for a product or service is affected by its price‚ the income of the individual‚ the price of the other
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Operations Decisions [Type the document subtitle] Dr. Castorina Eco 550 There are a lot of frozen food and low calorie microwavable food options available in the market. A few years ago people were not able to purchase the microwavable food but with the increase in income‚ people can now afford an easier lifestyle and can change the way they cook breakfast‚ lunch‚ and dinner. Because microwavable foods are easy to cook‚ people are replacing traditional cooking methods to microwavable foods
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be counted counts‚ and not everything that counts can be counted. Albert Einstein LG Electronics‚ Inc established in 1958 and has its headquarter in Seoul‚ South Korea is one of the leading companies in the world which produces electronic and communication devices‚ IT productions. LG which stands for “Life’s Good” determines what the company is striving for. One of the main aim of LG Electronics is ensuring to make the dgigtal life better for its customers. Eco- Friendly “Life’s Good- When It’s
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This archive file of PSYCH 550 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 contains: In learning and cognition‚ one of the major areas of discussion is the impact of nature and nurture. What is the concept of nature-nurture‚ and why is it important in the study of learning and cognition? Psychology - General Psychology PSYCH 550 Week 1 Individual Assignment Learning Paper Prepare a 700 to 1‚050-word paper in which you examine the concept of learning. As a part of your examination‚ be sure to address the
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Assuming the same role of HR VP as in the previous assignment‚ write a 5-7 page paper in which you: Discuss how you might leverage labor relations to improve the quality of health care provided by your organization. In this paper‚ I will discuss is the leverage labor relations and a union have the quality of health care. I will examine the effects of changes in employee relations strategies‚ policies‚ and practices on organizational performance. I will further discuss my personal opinion whether
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(TCO I) Marianne Jennings wrote an article‚ “Why an International Code of Ethics would be good‚” which was assigned to be read at the beginning of the course. As you have worked throughout this session‚ you should have considered this article and how it may or may not have impacted different situations in the world economic/business/legal/political environments. The essay you will write on the next question should show that you have read Marianne’s article and can apply her theories and thoughts
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Key Figures for the Exercises‚ Problems and Cases To Accompany Managerial Accounting Creating Value in a Dynamic Business Environment 9th Edition McGraw-Hill/Irwin 2011 by Ronald W. Hilton CHAPTER 1 No key figures. CHAPTER 2 E 2-24 Beginning inventory of finished goods‚ case I: $84‚000 E 2-25 1. Total compensation: $720 E 2-26 2. Total overtime premium: $20 E 2-29 2. Cost of goods sold: $820‚000 E 2-30 (f) $77‚000 (o) $110 E 2-31 2. Cost per call
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P7.6 Optimal Input Mix. The First National Bank received 3‚000 inquiries following the latest advertisement describing its 30-month IRA accounts in the Boston World‚ a local newspaper. The most recent ad in a similar advertising campaign in Massachusetts Business‚ a regional business magazine‚ generated 1‚000 inquiries. Each newspaper ad costs $500‚ whereas each magazine ad costs $125. A. Assuming that additional ads would generate similar response rates‚ is the bank running an optimal mix of newspaper
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Managerial Accounting Exam 1 1. Managerial accounting places considerable weight on: A) generally accepted accounting principles. B) the financial history of the entity. C) ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded. D) detailed segment reports about departments‚ products‚ and customers. Answer: D AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Measurement LO: 1 Level: Easy 2. The plans of management are often expressed formally in:
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