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A construction supervisor for a large homebuilder is interested in seeing whether there are ways of improving the profitability of the company through making better use of the people and equipment that are used to construct homes. Respond to the following: Research the construction industry to learn what the inputs are that are used by such a homebuilder to build homes (the homes are obviously the output that is being produced by the homebu ...

Other / Other 18 Nov 2016

Your company, Martin Industries, Inc., has experienced a higher than expected demand for its new product line. The company plans to expand its operation by 25% by spending $5,000,000 for an additional building. The firm would like to maintain its 40% debt to total asset ratio in its capital structure and its dividend payout ratio of 50% of net income. Last year, net income was $2,500,000. Required: What are retained earnings for last y ...

Other / Other 07 Nov 2016

In this assignment, you will undertake calculations in order to evaluate a project, and decide if it should be accepted or rejected. Texas Roks, Inc. is considering a new quarry machine. The costs and revenues associated with the machine have been provided to you for analysis: Cost of the new project $4,000,000 Installation costs $100,000 Estimated unit sales in year 1 50,000 Estimated unit sales in year 2 75,000 Es ...

Other / Other 26 Oct 2016

What are the pros and cons of the decision rules for the NPV, the IRR, the MIRR, and the payback methods? Which is the most accurate method and why? What are sunk costs? Should they be included in the cash flow estimation when making a capital budgeting decision? Why or why not? ...

Other / Other 26 Oct 2016

you are the vice president of Human Resources at Community State University. The president of the university has just informed you that the Maintenance Department is experiencing a high turnover rate in addition to an increase in disciplinary actions. You have been asked to research the use of better recruitment practices and a formal disciplinary model to address the increased turnover and disciplinary issues in the maintenance department. ...

Other / Other 17 Jul 2016

Assume you are the marketing manager for a local cable company. You have some direct competitors including AT&T U-verse and the Dish Network. Using the six steps outlined in your textbook for setting a pricing policy, prepare a report for your Vice President on your suggested pricing strategy for your service. Be sure to include the following in your report: Determine your price objective with your justification. Determine the demand of yo ...

Other / Other 04 May 2016

ou are the owner of a small to mid-sized business. You are currently developing your marketing plan for the upcoming year. The marketing plan will include both the tactical and strategic plan elements. You will also discuss the implementation and evaluation of the strategic marketing plan. In Week 3, you will answer the following: Summarize your selected scenario and details about the firm and/or product line. Assess which of Michael Porte ...

Other / Other 27 Apr 2016

Purrfect Pets Inc. is a small company that manufactures a variety of organic products for kittens and cats. A new product, a cat sofa, was created for the dual purpose of a scratching post and place for the cat to lounge. Purrfect Pets orally agreed to purchase specially made packaging created from 100% recycled and environmentally friendly materials from Pack Green, Inc. The estimated value of the packaging for the first order was $7,500. Pa ...

Other / Other 19 Feb 2016

Purrfect Pets Inc. is a small company that manufactures a variety of organic products for kittens and cats. A new product, a cat sofa, was created for the dual purpose of a scratching post and place for the cat to lounge. Purrfect Pets orally agreed to purchase specially made packaging created from 100% recycled and environmentally friendly materials from Pack Green, Inc. The estimated value of the packaging for the first order was $7,500. Pa ...

Other / Other 19 Feb 2016

Purrfect Pets Inc. is a small company that manufactures a variety of organic products for kittens and cats. A new product, a cat sofa, was created for the dual purpose of a scratching post and place for the cat to lounge. Purrfect Pets orally agreed to purchase specially made packaging created from 100% recycled and environmentally friendly materials from Pack Green, Inc. The estimated value of the packaging for the first order was $7,500. Pa ...

Other / Other 19 Feb 2016