Answer:
Increased, Negatively
Explanation:
Government regulations are important to eliminate the negative effect of companies and industries on the overall environment. Government regulations help to apply certain restrictions which help to improve the environment and surrounding, but at the same time, it negatively affects the profitability of the companies. Overall, the government must implement policies to resolve environmental problems but such regulation should not negatively affect the industry and the economy.
A person in the BLS survey is classified as employed if s/he did _________ work for pay or profit during the survey week.
1. 10 hours
2. 20 hours
3. 30 hours
4. any
Answer:
any
Explanation:
As long as a person works from 10hours and above for work or profit during a survey week, such aperson is classified as employed.
Cheers.
Employees who have just been laid off are asked questions that encourage them to express hostility toward their employer. Research suggests that this opportunity to vent anger will:
A) calm their emotions and reduce their anger.
B) lead them to perceive their employer's actions as unavoidable.
C) rechannel their anger into constructive motivation.
D) increase their hostility.
Answer:
D. increase their hostility
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the research suggests that this opportunity to vent anger will increase their hostility. This is mainly due to the fact that they will express their anger after being laid off and when that does not yield results, they will begin to feel powerless and thus increase their anger and hostility.
UPS and FedEx both struggle to deliver the surge of packages they receive during the December holiday season. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, in 2014, both firms considered charging firms such as Amazon rates that would be 10 percent higher for packages delivered during the week before Christmas. Such higher rates would likely have increased the profits of both firms. Neither UPS nor FedEx raised rates during the holiday season of 2014, but both firms did raise them during the 2016 holiday season. Use game theory to explain why in 2014 neither firm raised rates during the holiday season, but two years later both firms did. Sources: Laura Stevens, "UPS, FedEx Got Back on Time This Holiday," Wall Street Journal, December 29, 2014; and Paul Ziobro, "UPS Earnings: What to Watch," Wall Street Journal, January 30, 2017. In 2014 neither firm raised rates during the holiday season because they were
Answer:
both UPS and FedEx were in the middle of a prisoner's dilemma.
Explanation:
A prisoner's dilemma refers to a business situation where both companies would win higher profits if they both decided to raise their prices during the 2014 holiday season, but they both were afraid that the other company would not raise their prices, therefore the company that did raise their price would end up losing money. As a consequence of their fears, both companies decided to make the worst possible decision which was not increasing their prices.
Chuck Diesel Burger is a food truck in Houston, Texas. Imagine that Chuck Diesel Burger’s minimum average total cost (ATC) is $3.75 and that its minimum average variable cost (AVC) is $2.50. Assume there are no barriers to entrer into or exit from the food-truck market.Chuck Diesel Burger will shut down if the price is equal to
a) $4.00.
b) $3.75.
c) $3.00.
d) $2.50.
e) $2.00.
Answer:
E, $2.00
Explanation:
If the price of burger goes below both the average total cost and average variable cost, then Chuck diesel Burger will run at a loss and eventually shut down operation.
since the aim of the businees is to make profit while attending to the needs o fits customers, the burger can be sold for the other prices in the options and the food truck business will remain and stay alive and operating well.
Cheers.
The physical flow reconciliation is a report that:
A. computes the equivalent units of production. reconciles the physical units started in a period with the physical units completed in that period.
B. reconciles the physical units in beginning inventory with the physical units in ending inventory at the end of the period.
C. reconciles the physical units started in a period with the physical units in ending inventory at the end of the period.
Answer: The correct answer is "A. reconciles the physical units started in a period with the physical units completed in that period.".
Explanation: The physical flow reconciliation: reconciles the physical units started in a period with the physical units completed in that period.
Through this process it is possible to control, how many units are started in a period and how many are finished in that period.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Phillip is the manager of a home appliance store. He supervises his subordinates while they are installing appliances in customers' homes. If they do not complete the installation process within the time allotted, they are given a black mark. Depending on the number of black marks they have on their record, Phillip deducts their salaries. In this scenario, Phillip is using _____.
a) adaptive control
b) normative control
c) concertive control
d) bureaucratic control
Answer:
d) bureaucratic control
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that in this scenario Phillip is using bureaucratic control. This refers to the use of various different authority, rules, and policies, among other methods in order to influence employee behavior as well as evaluating their performance. Which in this scenario the bureaucratic control that Phillip is using is a form of reward and punishment to make sure the employees performance is on par with store standards.
Final answer:
Phillip is exercising bureaucratic control by enforcing formal rules and procedures in his home appliance store and penalizing employees with salary deductions for not completing tasks in a specific time.
Explanation:
Phillip, as the manager of a home appliance store who supervises his subordinates and penalizes them by deducting their salaries if they do not complete the installation process on time, is utilizing a form of bureaucratic control. This kind of control is characterized by the establishment of a system of rules that govern how tasks should be performed and the imposition of penalties for not following these rules. It is a formal means of control that operates through hierarchies and formal rule-making, as seen in large organizations and bureaucracies. Therefore, in the given scenario, the correct answer is d) bureaucratic control.
Waterway Inc. took a physical inventory at the end of the year and determined that $832000 of goods were on hand. In addition, the following items were not included in the physical count. Waterway, Inc. determined that $96000 of goods purchased were in transit that were shipped f.o.b. destination (goods were actually received by the company three days after the inventory count).The company sold $39500 worth of inventory f.o.b. destination.
What amount should Waterway report as inventory at the end of the year?
Answer:
$888,500
Explanation:
F.O.B Destination(freight on board) means that ownership is transferred to the buyer as soon as buyers acknowledge receipt of the goods.
Since the goods arrived 3 days after inventory count, the cost of transit goods should be added up as follows:
$832,000 + $96,000 - $39500 = $888,500
Final answer:
Waterway Inc. should report an inventory of $928,000 at the end of the year, which includes the physical inventory count of $832,000 and the goods in transit valued at $96,000.
Explanation:
The question is related to the process of inventory valuation in a business context, specifically for a company called Waterway Inc. The issue at hand is determining the correct amount of inventory to report at the end of the year, considering the physical inventory count and additional items not included in the count.
According to the information provided, Waterway Inc. has performed a physical inventory count and determined that goods worth $832,000 were on hand. Additionally, goods purchased in transit valued at $96,000 should be included in the inventory as they were shipped f.o.b. destination and received after the year-end count. However, the inventory sold valued at $39,500, which was also shipped f.o.b. destination, should not be included because the ownership transfers to the buyer upon delivery, and it was still in transit at year-end. Therefore, the correct inventory amount to report would be $832,000 (on-hand inventory) plus $96,000 (goods in transit), which totals $928,000.
A farm equipment manufacturer has already spent $3 million in research and development to design a new model of tractor. To produce the tractors, the company will have to contract to rent a factory for a year at a cost of $20 million, and will then spend an additional $10,000 per tractor in materials and wages. The company estimates that it can sell 2,000 tractors per year at a certain price, and concludes that it should produce the tractors. What is the lowest price the company could be using in this calculation?
Answer:
$20,000
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Amount spent on research and development = $3 million
Rent = $20 million = $20,000,000
Materials and wages = $10,000 per tractor
Number of tractors to be sold = 2,000
Now,
The lowest price will be when the company attains the break-even
thus,
At break-even point
Total cost = Total revenue
let the lowest cost be 'x'
therefore,
2,000x = $20,000,000 + ( $10,000 × 2,000 )
or
2,000x = $20,000,000 + $20,000,000
or
2,000x = $40,000,000
or
x = $20,000
What are the three ingredients of a financial and banking crisis? The three ingredients of a financial and banking crisis include all of the following except _______.
A. a widespread fall in asset prices
B. a fall in the foreign exchange rate
C. a run on the bank
D. a large currency drain
Answer:
B. a fall in the foreign exchange rate
Explanation:
A fall in foreign exchange rate does not imply a financial or banking crisis but is rather caused by the following
1. When the global price of a country's major export falls which triggers a decline in her export revenues and consequently a decline in the demand for the currency of that country.
2. On the other hand, and in line with 1 above; a country's currency falls when the demand for imported products increases and is far more than exports which leads to a trade deficit.
3. When the nation's current account of balance of payments is in deficit which results from a net outflow of currency.
4. Reduction in a country's central bank monetary policy interest rates, which will make investors to move their money and invest it elsewhere.
5. Increase in demand for foreign currency in the parallel market or as a result of speculation that exchange rate is likely to rise causing people to buy foreign currency with local currency and thereby weakening the local currency.
A client is losing motivation to exercise, so his trainer recommends spending 15 min before his next session thinking about the feelings of accomplishment, sounds, and smells experienced during his last session. This is an example of which of the following?
a. Self-monitoring
b. Remodeling
c. Diffusion
d. Imagery
Answer:
The answer for the question is Imagery
Explanation:
The trainer wants him to get motivated for next session as much as the previous session that he is already motivated to train. Therefore, trainer wants him to remember how he felt in previous session. To made him remember, trainer uses his feeling by make him imagine that he is taking the previous session again.
The following information pertains to Fox Corp.'s issuance of bonds on July 1, 20x8:
Face amount $800,000
Term 10 years
Stated interest rate 9%
Interest payment dates Annually on July 1
Yield 6%
At 6% At 9%
Present value of 1 for 10 periods 0.558 0.422
Future value of 1 for 10 periods 1.791 2.367
Present value of ordinary annuity
of 1 for 10 periods 7.360 6.418
What should be the issue price for this bond?
a. $700.
b. $807.
c. $864.
d. $1,000.
Answer:
It will be issued at $807
Explanation:
The bonds will be issued at the sum of the present value of the coupon payment and maturity discounted at the market stated rate of 9%
Coupon Payment:
[tex]C \times \frac{1-(1+r)^{-time} }{rate} = PV\\[/tex]
Coupon payment face valiue x coupon rate:
$1,000 x 6% = $60
time 10 years
market stated rate 0.09
[tex]60 \times \frac{1-(1+0.09)^{-10} }{0.09} = PV\\[/tex]
PV $385.0595
Maturity present value:
[tex]\frac{Maturity}{(1 + rate)^{time} } = PV[/tex]
Maturity $1,000.00
time 10 years
market rate 0.09
[tex]\frac{1000}{(1 + 0.09)^{10} } = PV[/tex]
PV 422.41
We add both values and achieve the market value of the bonds
PV coupon $ 385.0595
PV maturity $ 422.4108
Total $ 807.4703
Rounding we got the right answer as $ 807
Budgeting software is often designed as a component of the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
a. true
b. false
Answer: True
Explanation: Enterprise Resource Planning refers to a process management software which enables an institution to get an interconnected application process to run the business and simplify many technologies.
On the other hand, budgeting software refers to the software which are used by businesses to effectively ascertain and maintain their budget. Thus, budgeting process is also a component of enterprise resource planning as it also interconnects and impacts number of activities and implies activities for the organisation through a digital medium.
Generally, large companies manage their activities by using custom made budgeting software that can be operated easily through their overall enterprise resource planning system.
Final answer:
The correct answer is a. true. Budgeting software is typically a part of an ERP system, which helps companies align financial operations with other business functions, though implementing an ERP like SAP or PeopleSoft can be extensive.
Explanation:
Budgeting software is indeed often designed as a component of a company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This integration allows companies to streamline their financial operations and align their budgeting processes with other business functions managed within the ERP, like logistics, human resources, and inventory management. Using ERP systems such as SAP or PeopleSoft requires a significant time commitment for implementation and can fundamentally affect how business is conducted, highlighting the complexity and importance of budgeting as part of such comprehensive business systems.
A property is purchased for $480,000. The land is valued at 10% of the initial purchase price of the property. Given a 39 year depreciation term, what is the annual depreciation expense?
Answer:
$11,076.92
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Purchasing cost of the property = $480,000
Value of land = 10% of the initial purchase price of the property
Depreciation term = 39 years
Now,
Annual depreciation
= [ Beginning depreciable basis ] ÷ [ Depreciation term ]
also,
Beginning depreciable basis = Purchasing cost of the property - Value of land
= $480,000 - $48,000
= $432,000
Therefore,
Annual depreciation = $432,000 ÷ 39 years
= $11,076.92
Angela and Ralph at Tablerock Foods believe they have come up with a delicious low-calorie dessert, but they have some doubt about which of two promotional and pricing campaigns will be better received by consumers. In this instance, they probably should proceed to the ____ stage of the new-product development process
A) business analysis
B) commercialization
C) screening
D) test marketing
E) product development
Answer: D) test marketing
Explanation: the is one of the stages in products development where the choice of the consumer is acertained,this helps to know if the consumers are satisfied with the quality and quantity of the product which will give a clearer picture to Angela and Ralph on the possible price for the low calorie desert. During this test consumers are allowed to freely make their choice and are not given prior information as it regards the test marketing exercise.
Joan rec ved a discount of $4.80 on a book that originally cost $60. What was the percent of discount she received?
Answer:
discount percentage = 8%
Explanation:
given data
discount on book = $4.80
originally cost = $60
to find out
what percent of discount she received
solution
we get here Discount percentage that is express as
discount percentage = (Discount ÷ Original Price) × 100 ..................1
put here value we will get
discount percentage = [tex]\frac{4.80}{60}[/tex] × 100
discount percentage = 8%
Externalities affect the economic efficiency of a market equilibrium by causing a difference between:________
A. the marginal private cost of production and the marginal social cost of production.
B. the marginal private benefit of consumption and the marginal social benefit of production.
C. consumer surplus and producer surplus.
D. both a and b.
E. all of the above.
Answer:
D. both a and b.
Explanation:
The marginal cost of production is the marginal private cost. When an individual or a firm spend extra cost for an extra unit of good or service, it is called marginal private cost. The marginal social cost of production is the cost that an entire society pays for the consumption of an extra unit of goods or services.
The extra benefit a consumer gets from the use of extra good is referred to as the marginal private benefit. When there is a change in benefit due to the extra unit of consumption, it is the marginal social benefit. It includes an extra benefit.
The economic efficiency of a market equilibrium deters the marginal private cost and benefit. Externalities affect that market equilibrium.
So, both a and b is the answer.
An investment adviser has adopted an external business succession plan. Who is responsible for servicing the IA's client accounts if the managing director of the investment adviser suddenly dies?
Answer:
The correct answer is (B)
Explanation:
In a situation where an investment adviser has adopted external business succession plan, and if the managing director dies the IA's client account will be managed by another IA Firm to which investment management has been transferred. Because of the external business succession plan the client account will be transferred to other IA firm to manage the funds.
Final answer:
An external business succession plan determines who will service an investment adviser's client accounts if the managing director dies.
Explanation:
If the managing director of an investment adviser dies, an external business succession plan will determine who will be responsible for servicing the IA's client accounts. This plan typically outlines the steps and individuals who will take over the management of the company in the event of the leader's death.
For example, if the investment adviser has identified a successor or a team of individuals to take on the managing director's responsibilities, they would be responsible for servicing the client accounts. Alternatively, the plan may involve transferring the client accounts to another investment advisory firm.
It is crucial for investment advisers to have a robust business succession plan in place to ensure the continuity of services and the protection of their client's interests in case of unexpected events.
Under the Uniform Securities Act, a structured security issued by an investment bank is a(n):_________
Answer:
Under the Uniform Securities Act, a structured security issued by an investment bank is a(n):
Non Exempt SecurityExplanation:
Uniform Securities Act is such an act that provide assistance in the law enforcement and regulation to the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States of America. Under this act, a structured security issued by an investment bank is a non exempt security and these securities remain non-exempt under both federal law and state law.A structured security is basically similar to the investments like bonds which are not backed by the physical asset. They are backed by the promise of the issuing bank.Martha Beyerlein Company incurred $150,000 of research and development costs in its laboratory to develop a patent granted on January 2, 20120. On July 31, 2020, Beyerlein paid $35,000 for legal fees in a successful defense of the patent. The total amount debited to Patents through July 31, 2020, should be
Answer:
The amount which is to be debited to the account of Patents is $35,000
Explanation:
Patent is the right which is given to an investor to stop other people or an individual using or making their invention.
So, company incurred $150,000 for the research and development costs in order to develop the patent and $35,000 is paid for legal fees.
Therefore, the amount of $35,000, is the aggregate amount of patent as it is paid in obtaining the patent.
You buy a stock for $34 per share and sell it for $36 after you collect a $1.00 per share dividend. Your pretax capital gain yield is ________________ and your pretax dividend yield is ________________. A) 2.94 percent; 2.78 percent B) 4.65 percent; 3.17 percent C) 5.88 percent; 2.94 percent D) 5.56 percent; 2.78 percent E) 8.82 percent; 0.00 percent
Answer: C - 5.88 percent; 2.94 percent
Explanation: Calculation of pre tax capital gain yield and pretax dividend yield is:
1. Pretax capital gain yield
=Share selling price - Purchase price/purchase price
=$36 - $34/$34
=$2/$34
=0.0588*100%
=5.88%
2. Pretax Dividend Yield
= Annual Dividend/Purchase price
= $1/$34
=0.0294*100%
=2.94%
An organization's budgeting process should include the expression of its major policies:__________A. In writing and in qualitative terms.B. In writing and in subjective terms.C. Both verbally and in writing.D. Both in writing and through training sessions.E. None of these is correct.
Answer:
The correct answer is A
Explanation:
Budgeting is the procedure or the process where the future expenditure and the income are decided to streamline the process of the expenditure. It is done so that to keep the track of the income and expenditure.
When the budgeting process of the firm or the organization must involve or comprise of the expression of the major policies so, it should in writing as well as in the qualitative terms.
Nora and Owen do business as Profit & Property, a real estate investment partnership. In acting on the firm's behalf in a deal with Village Mall, Nora takes advantage of an opportunity to make a secret profit on her own behalf. To her firm, Nora is liable for Select one:________
a. breach of contract.
b. breach of the duty of loyalty.
c. breach of the duty of care.
d. nothing.
Nora is liable for Select one: breach of the duty of loyalty. option B
In the scenario described, Nora is liable for a breach of the duty of loyalty. In a partnership, each partner must act in the best interests of the partnership and not for their personal gain at the expense of the firm.
By taking advantage of an opportunity for herself that should benefit the entire partnership, Nora has violated the trust and obligation she owes to her business partner, Owen, and the firm Profit & Property. This is a clear breach of the ethical and fiduciary responsibilities that are fundamental to a partnership arrangement.
Which of the following statements is not true? Multiple Choice
1. Some public goods are paid for by private philanthropy.
2. Private provision of public goods is usually unprofitable.
3. The free-rider problem results from the characteristics of nonrivalry and nonexcludability.
4. Public goods are only provided by government.
Answer:
4. Public goods are only provided by government.
Explanation:
The statement is false because, as stated by the previous options of the question, sometimes public goods are provided by private organizations even if they are usually unprofitable.
For example, in New York City the Central Park Conservancy is a private, non-profit organization that provides maintenance and operation for the Central Park. This is an example of a private organization employing its resources for the benefit of the public.
Veronica plans to open a checking account with her $1 comma 200 tax refund check. She believes she can maintain a $500 minimum balance. Also, she estimates that she will write 14 checks per month and will use other banks' ATMs as many as 18 times per month. Which bank should Veronica choose.
Answer:
Hillsboro bank for the lowest monthly charge.
Veronica should choose a checking account that aligns with her financial habits, specifically one that offers low or no fees for check writing and ATM usage, as well as taking into consideration any additional banking features that cater to her financial management strategies.
The student's question is about deciding which checking account Veronica should choose based on her financial habits, such as maintaining a minimum balance, the number of checks she will write, and ATM usage. It involves comparing different banks' account features like minimum balance requirements, check-writing fees, and ATM fees. Veronica needs an account that will accommodate her estimated 14 checks per month and frequent use of other banks' ATMs. When choosing a bank, Veronica should look for one that offers low or no fees for check writing and ATM usage to ensure that her $1,200 tax refund check is utilized effectively and her $500 minimum balance is maintained without incurring unnecessary charges.
For example, if Bank A charges for ATM use and has a limit on free checks per month, while Bank B offers free unlimited check writing and a certain number of free ATM transactions at other banks, Veronica should opt for Bank B to minimize her expenses. Additionally, she should consider if any bank offers additional benefits like direct deposit incentives or automatic transfers to help manage her finances, as per the provided reference information. Personal finance management strategies like those mentioned, including direct deposit, automatic bill pay, and the use of different accounts for budgeting purposes, can also influence Veronica's decision.
The ______________ is responsible for preparing all of the appropriate documentation for a 1031 exchange transaction, securing the funds in an escrow account until the exchange is completed and submitting a 1099 form to the taxpayer and the IRS for any gr.
Answer: Qualified intermediary.
Explanation:
Qualified intermediary is someone that can act as a middle person qualified under certain conditions of the United States IRS (Internal Revenue Service) to take up such role. Someone who is qualified to be a qualified intermediary must not be the exchangor.
Under the IRS, section 1031, parents, siblings or children can act as ones qualified intermediary.
Get Smart University is contemplating an increase in tuition to enhance revenue. If GSU feels that raising tuition would enhance revenue, it is
a. assuming that the demand for university education is elastic
b. assuming that the demand for university education is inelastic.
c. assuming that the supply of university education is elastic.
d. ignoring the law of demand.
Answer:
Correct option is (b)
Explanation:
Price elasticity of demand is the law that states that proportion of percentage change in demand due to percentage change in price only and not any other factors. Demand is perfectly elastic if quantity demanded changes tremendously with change in price. Demand is inelastic if there is no change in quantity demanded with increase in price.
Here, Get smart university plans to increase tuition fees assuming that there will be no change in demand for the seats offered by the university due to increase in price. So, it assumes that demand is inelastic.
__________ refer to the tendency to overestimate the influence of personality factors when interpreting the actions of people
Answer: fundamental attribution error
Explanation:
Fundamental attributional errors as a result of judging someone actions based on their past behavior or the person's disposition rather than on the situation that they are in.
An example of fundamental attribution error is in marriages, where a wife assumes her husband is angry with her as he usually is, rather than considering if he had a bad day at work.
Watercraft, Inc., employs Vladimir as a sales agent for a trial period. At the end of the period, Watercraft and Vladimir disagree on the amount of the commissions Vladimir is due for sales that he made. Vladimir may demand (select one):
a. a constructive trust.
b. an accounting.
c. nothing.
d. specific performance.
Answer: an accounting
Explanation: Accounting is the method of documenting business-related financial transactions. The accounting procedure involves the review, analysis, and disclosure of these activities to supervisory authorities, legislators, and taxation bodies.
Accounting helps all the stakeholders as the financial statement prepared depicts all the current and past information about the company. Hence from the above we can conclude that the correct option is B.
The value of Mike Jackson’s shares in the New Frontiers Technology Fund is $51,400. The management fee for this particular fund is 0.80 percent of the total asset value. Calculate the management fee Mike must pay this year
Answer:
$411.2
Explanation:
It is simply about finding the 0.80 percent of $51,400
Management Fee to Pay = Total Asset Value X 0.80%
= Total Asset Value X 0.80/100
= $51,400 X 0.80/100
= $51,400 X 0.008
= $411.2
Management Fee to be paid by Mike this year is $411.2
During the year being audited, the Matthews Corporation changed from a system of recording time worked on clock cards to an IT payroll system in which employees record time in and out with magnetic cards. The IT system automatically updates all payroll records. Because of this change:______
(a) a generalized computer audit program must be used.
(b) without paper clock cards, part of the audit trail is altered
(c) the potential for payroll-related fraud is diminished
(d) transactions must be processed in batches
Answer:
B) without paper clock cards, part of the audit trail is altered
Explanation:
The audit trail is a log that chronologically records documentary evidence of relevant activities and procedures.
Before the IT payroll system was adopted, an audit trail was already established. Since the new system reduces paperwork, it will also change the audit trail. The new system will probably reduce the audit trail.