CASE #4: G.G. Toys 1. Do you recommend that G.G. Toys change its existing cost system in the Chicago plant? In the Springfield plant? Why or why not? G.G. Toys should change its existing cost accounting system from traditional costing to activity-based costing (ABC) in the Chicago plant as it is allocating its entire manufacturing overhead on the basis of just one cost driver: production run direct labor cost. Since overhead at the Chicago plant is high‚ accurate cost accounting system is required
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Toys R Us in the Right or Wrong? Toys R Us is clearly on track to be the number one children’s toy store for the past and the present. With an average layout of 60‚000 square feet‚ you’re bound to find what your child is looking for. The toys for the boys are in one area of the store‚ while the toys for girls are in another. The store merchandise has a lot to do with the passing along of gender stereotypes. Boy’s toys are portrayed as more active and girls as more passive Toys that may be
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The Synopsis of the problem: Specialty Toys‚ a retailer of Children’s toys is planning to launch a new toy called “Weather Teddy”. Sales Managers at the stores are working relentlessly to forecast the most appropriate demand order quantity in such a way that profit could be maximized. The analysis of the problem calls for an ideal demand order quantity situation with lower probability of stock-out option. Following is the statistical information given: The cost of goods sold per unit = $ 16 The
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Case #8: Mattel and Toy Safety Case # 8 Mattel and Toy Safety Do you believe that Mattel acted in a socially responsible and ethical manner in regard to the safety of its toys? What should or could Mattel have done differently‚ if anything? I do believe that Mattel took an initiative of social responsibility and acted in an ethical manner. The issue of lead paint was introduced to the business. The company then addressed it to their overseas production facilities and took all
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Should Kids Have Toy Guns Michael Golden and Robert Shaffer both write articles on whether or not they want their kids to have toy guns. They both have different opinions on the issue and very good arguments to back up their reasons. Golden writes an article entitled “Why I Bought My Son a Toy Gun” and Shaffer writes on “Why I Won’t Buy My Sons Toy Guns.” They both respond to one important question: should young children have access to toy guns and other weapons. Toy guns are an issue that many parents
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3/27/2013 Imaginext Bat Cave The purpose of this paper is to examine the Imaginext Bat Cave toy found at play.com. The examination will cover the toys ability to encourage a child’s cognitive‚ emotional and social development. The objective is to inform the reader of the appropriate age children should be in order to enjoy the toy. This paper will cover any safety issues‚ gender roles‚ and fun value. The toy is the Bat Cave‚ which is Batman’s’ base operations from the cartoon series Batman. The
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of staff. • Testing Management Strategy • Resource Management • Business Analysis & Requirements • Test Case Execution • Software Architecture • Automating Testing Tools • Waterfall & Agile Methods • Test Case
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Baby Toys ney Baby Einstein Bendy Ball ● design makes it easy for little fingers to grasp and roll. The multi-colored rolling Rattle Ball inside adds additional sounds and visual stimulation to this toy. This toy helps develop the baby’s fine-motor skills. Costs $6.95 Toy features... Soft‚ flexible plastic with bright primary colors make this Ball fun and easy for little fingers to bend‚ squeeze‚ grasp‚ and roll Colorful‚ recognizable Caterpillar character on center band Rolling Chime
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Issues Switch to level production right choice? Would it be a good investment for the bank? What risks are involved with new production? Analysis * What factors could Mr. McClintock consider in deciding whether or not to adopt the level production plan? 30 day turnover 75% of projected sales- 7.5 million rather than 10 both seasonal and level overproduction of inventory with level production. * What savings or costs would be involved? * Overtime is lower/training
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Savannah Paterson FINAN Case Questions #5 Toys “R” Us LBO 1. What are the risks and merits of the transaction? This LBO transaction has both risk and profit potential. KKR‚ Bain‚ and Vornado Realty Trust face risk because the industry that Toys “R” Us (toys) is currently in‚ the retail toy industry‚ is in a decline. Industry sales have been down 4% in the last year‚ and analysts don’t have a positive projection for future sales in the US. This declining industry‚ and threat of new competitors
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