Cost-utility analysis

Continuance Commitment: Continuance commitment is the “need” component or the gain/loss of working in an organization. Continuance commitment is the degree with which employees realize that if they left the organization, the loss of it would be greater than the benefit. The perceived losses can be monetary (pay and benefits); social (friendship); or professional (might have seniority). If there is higher level of continuance commitment, the degree of attachment with the organization will be…

An unannounced follow-up and monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/26/2016. I arrived at the operation which is located at 201 E. Main St. New Boston about 6:50 am. I was greeted by Sandy Lewis the assistant director. I explained the purpose of my inspection and reviewed the subchapters I would be observing. Sandy called Moneta Shavers the director and she arrived approximately 45 minutes later. I prepared for the inspection by reviewing frequency of inspections made, observing the…

number of firm, the more difficult for new rivals to enter into the market. Coke and Pepsi have been opened for business since the 1800’s. Today, they are very well established, with deep roots everywhere. They have advanced technology to reduce the cost of production. They also have well-managed distribution channels bottlers, and suppliers. They also know their customers very well. Since they are the two most dominant cola companies, they have huge sale volumes. When new rivals enter the…

Alternative 1 • The cost of new hardware for all 15 computers would run $75,000 • Training for all employees would cost $25,000. • The cost of hiring one a new tech would be $175,000. Assigned to work under Dave’s team • The cost of a new hardware service policy (to reduce outage times) would be $20.000 more a year.  The total cost would be $295,000; leaving $105,00 leftover for end of the year shortfalls. Bias Impacts The bias that could impact this alternative…

hard to get a well paying job without some sort of schooling outside of high school, so getting a degree can be considered a necessity for future prosperity. I think it is unrealistic, at this point, for the government to provide free college. The cost would just add onto the trillions we already have in debt. By expanding financial aid it will help with limiting the amount of debt college graduates have, which in turn will help our…

As the owner of a small manufacturing company, one must look for every opportunity to move merchandise. Unfortunately, for the business in this case, the world of making aquarium decorations is one with a tightly defined market and a very limited number of retail stores. Frequently, when times get slow, small manufacturers will look to regular, steady buyers like Mega-Mart provide stability. However, having a company such as Mega-Mart as a principal purchaser can be both a blessing and a…

to confiscate unsolicited hair. The first one is provisional and the other one is perpetual. Some specimens of temporary hair removal approaches are shaving, plucking, threading, waxing, sugaring and using depilatory creams. Although speedy and low-cost, its outcomes only last for a couple of days. They also necessitate more maintenance than permanent hair removal approaches. Permanent hair removal procedures, in contrast, such as electrolysis, thermolysis and laser are the superlative options…

“Direct reimbursement plans gives the sales manager some control over both the magnitude of sales expenses and the kinds of activities sales people will be motivated to do. On the other hand, managers can discourage their subordinates from spending time on unimportant task by refusing to reimburse expenditures for such activities” (Johnston & Marshall, 2009). For example, with a direct reimbursement plan the sales force representative would meet with potential clients for lunch or dinner at a…

material have no primary use within Myers outlook as apparently all materials continually sourced from foreign companies including China. Therefore, they are indirect costs rather than a direct (prospectus 2009). Thus, due to the job of manufacturing remaining processed by the supplier, rather than Myer itself, it’s assumed that the costs aren't associated directly. Hence, they are not directly traceable to a job. Rather, Myer facilities an exchange of value for an item the customer requires.…

Financial Expansion Analysis Summary Capital budgeting is an important decision making tool used to help organizations decide whether to accept or reject potential projects. Through applying this method to Mel & Bud Inc. one is able to determine if the company should purchase new equipment to increase the company’s printing capabilities. Additionally, capital budgeting occurs in three steps, finding the required rate of return via the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), calculating…