Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
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ISBN: 9781305970663
Author: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 8E

Refer to Exercise 10.7 for data. At the end of Year 2, the manager of the Houseware Division is concerned about the division’s performance. As a result, he is considering the opportunity to invest in two independent projects. The first is called the Espresso-Pro; it is an in-home espresso maker that can brew regular coffee as well as make espresso and latte drinks. While the market for espresso drinkers is small initially, he believes this market can grow, especially around gift-giving occasions. The second is the Mini-Prep appliance that can be used to do small chopping and dicing chores that do not require a full-sized food processor. Without the investments, the division expects that Year 2 data will remain unchanged. The expected operating incomes and the outlay required for each investment are as follows:

Chapter 10, Problem 8E, Refer to Exercise 10.7 for data. At the end of Year 2, the manager of the Houseware Division is

Jarriot’s corporate headquarters has made available up to $500,000 of capital for this division. Any funds not invested by the division will be retained by headquarters and invested to earn the company’s minimum required rate of return, 9 percent.

Required:

  1. 1. Compute the ROI for each investment.
  2. 2. Compute the divisional ROI (rounded to four significant digits) for each of the following four alternatives:
    1. a. The Espresso-Pro is added.
    2. b. The Mini-Prep is added.
    3. c. Both investments are added.
    4. d. Neither investment is made; the status quo is maintained.

Assuming that divisional managers are evaluated and rewarded on the basis of ROI performance, which alternative do you think the divisional manager will choose?

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Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)

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