1. Describe in words how costs are assigned in the Wilkerson’s current costing system. Discuss the pros and cons of this system. Wilkerson uses a simple traditional cost accounting system in which each unit of product is charged for direct material‚ direct labor and overhead costs. Material cost is based on the prices paid for component under annual purchasing agreements. Labor cost is charged to products based on the standard run times for each product. Labor rates‚ including fringe benefits
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Issues to determine the basic facts of the case • Run the Numbers! – use Excel and other programs • Test your assumptions! – Sensitivity Analysis Recommendation 1. Your unique solution to the Key Problem based on identifying‚ analyzing‚ and evaluating the Key Issues • There can be multiple correct solutions to the Key Problem if the underlying assumptions‚ theory‚ and the logic line are sound How To Prepare & Study Cases 1. Read the entire case straight through for a quick overall impression
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Level M Business Studies Page 1 of 10 1415 – Business Studies Term 1 Week 10 Week 10 (Nov. 02 – 06) AMS : 81008 Sample Questions Exam 1. Which of the following would not be a reason why businesses advertise their products? (i) (ii) to provide a public service to arouse interest in the product Reference: Business Studies Level M‚ Chapter 5.36 Solution: (i) 2. Which of the following is a type of advertising? (i) (ii) affirmative‚ showing all its customers’ opinions
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HAVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CASE STUDY FORMAT: l. From what perspective are you analyzing the case? ll. What is/are the major opportunity/problem? The major problems that was encountered by Mr. Morgan is the front desk personnel. They do not know how to handle their clients. lll. What is/are your objectives. lV A.) Facts of the case The Facts in the case involves the problems
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1. What are BancZero’s credit policies? Pg. 274 BancZero carried out a stringent credit screening process to its customers; therefore the amount of bad debts was significantly smaller than other banks of its size. BancZero was conservative and most of the loans that were denied did not offer adequate returns given the risks involved. They were very careful when increasing transactions with a particular customer‚ the scope of exposure only increased if the additional risk provided a more than
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Q3. What are the prospects for the industry going forward? 1.Though the average level of profitability in the pharmaceutical industry has been declining over time (In 2002‚ the average ROIC in the industry was 21.6%; by 2006‚ it had fallen to 14.5%)‚ historically‚ the pharmaceutical industry has been a profitable one. Because- Name of industry | Average ROIC(Between 2002 and 2006) | Pharmaceuticals | 16.45%(large) | computer hardware | 12.76% | Electronics | 3.88% | 2. The prospect
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Case Study Analysis (Case Study #2) The Quiet Meeting 10/13/13 Introduction This case is about a sales supervisor‚ Debbie’s Ronson‚ having a group meeting with the sales department. The meeting was held to discuss two things‚ one last week’s performance‚ and two Debbie handed out a memo outlining a new format for scheduling their calls. At the end of the meeting Debbie discussed the meeting to one of her fellow supervisors‚ saying she gives them a chance to talk in
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Destin Brass Products Problem: - The Company is producing 3 major products – Valve‚ Pump and Flow Controller. The Company is concerned about the price cutting of Pumps going on in the market every month. It is also surprised to see no change in sales of Flow Controller despite 12 ½% increases in prices. Current Scenario: - Currently it is using traditional accounting system‚ Unit of product is charged for material cost‚ labor cost (standard time for labor times the labor pay rate $16 per hour)
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After having received an email from Shannon McDonald (regarding the need to receive a statement of his perspective on recent performance and ideas)‚ Thomas Green is left with several options to choose from to solve the issue at hand. Before discussing these options it is important to describe his first step in taking any one of these decisions. Green must first email McDonald to find out the best time they could meet. For any decision Green decides upon at this point‚ it is important that he communicate
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Case: 75 Federal Finance Bank – Instructor’s Solution INPUT DATA: Amount Needed to Raise Flotation Costs Stock Offer Price Market Value/Book Value Ratio (Dollars in thousands) Assets Cash U.S. Treasuries Mortgage-backed Securities Municipal Bonds Government Agency Securities Total Cash & Securities Residential Mortgage Loans Consumer Loans Business Loans Total Loans Fixed Assets Total Assets Liabilities Passbook Savings Non-interest Checking N.O.W. Accounts Money Market Accounts Certificate of
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