find the average variable cost of making a video game produced by Sony and Microsoft.
Critical Path Method
The critical path is the longest succession of tasks that has to be successfully completed to conclude a project entirely. The tasks involved in the sequence are called critical activities, as any task getting delayed will result in the whole project getting delayed. To determine the time duration of a project, the critical path has to be identified. The critical path method or CPM is used by project managers to evaluate the least amount of time required to finish each task with the least amount of delay.
Cost Analysis
The entire idea of cost of production or definition of production cost is applied corresponding or we can say that it is related to investment or money cost. Money cost or investment refers to any money expenditure which the firm or supplier or producer undertakes in purchasing or hiring factor of production or factor services.
Inventory Management
Inventory management is the process or system of handling all the goods that an organization owns. In simpler terms, inventory management deals with how a company orders, stores, and uses its goods.
Project Management
Project Management is all about management and optimum utilization of the resources in the best possible manner to develop the software as per the requirement of the client. Here the Project refers to the development of software to meet the end objective of the client by providing the required product or service within a specified Period of time and ensuring high quality. This can be done by managing all the available resources. In short, it can be defined as an application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet the objective of the Project. It is the duty of a Project Manager to achieve the objective of the Project as per the specifications given by the client.
- Given the price information given in Exhibits 1 and cost information for both companies in Exhibits 2 & 3, find the
average variable cost of making a video game produced by Sony and Microsoft.
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Exhibit 2
Sony PlayStation 3 Production Costs per Unit (US dollars)
Units Produced
8.25
8.75
9.25
9.75
10.25
10.75
11.25
11.75
12.25
12.75
(in millions)
Production Labor
98
28
08
161
67
55
45
38
32
28
Materials & Parts
168
155
145
143
141
141
142
Overhead
66.67
62.86
59.46
56.41
53.66
51.16
48.89
46.81
43.14
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Distribution
07
07
07
Per Unit Total Cost
$372.67 $343.86 $321.46 $296.41 $281.66 $270.16 $260.89 $244.81 $241.90 $243.14
Exhibit 3
Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Production Costs per Unit (US dollars)
Units Produced
7.50
8.00
8.50
9.00
9.50
10.00
10.50
11.00
11.50
12.00
12.50
(in millions)
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Production Labor
78
69
172
62
52
45
Materials & Parts
6
45.00
180
167
161
153
147
145
144
Overhead
64.29
60.00
56.25
52.94
50.00
47.37
42.86
40.91
39.13
37.50
36.00
Distribution
07
07
07
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