Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction To Business Analytics, Loose-leaf Version
Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction To Business Analytics, Loose-leaf Version
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781337274852
Author: Ragsdale, Cliff
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 4, Problem 1QP
Summary Introduction

To determine: The person who is right and justify the reason.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction To Business Analytics, Loose-leaf Version, Chapter 4, Problem 1QP

Person H’s accountant argues that the AS requires 9 labor hours and the profit margin should be $144 less. Similarly, HL requires 6 labor hours and the profit margin should be $96 less.

Determine the person who is right and justify the reason:

According to the given information, the numbers of Person H is correct and the argument of Person H’s accountant is wrong. This is because, the factory overhead cost is a fixed cost and it is not a variable cost. The factory overhead cost is sunk cost that must be paid irrespective of the type of hot tub produced.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
OSHA cited a manufacturing company for a(n) ______ violation for the company's failure to report the death of a worker. Group of answer choices failure to abate serious other than serious de minimi conscious violation
Why is it essential to have a contingency plan in place for a motorcycle shop project to handle any issues that could cause delays or problems along the way?
Why do you think there is so much variation in how companies handle global training and development for their employees?   Some firms adopt what is called an ethnocentric staffing model. Firms that use this model primarily use parent-country nationals (PCNs) to staff higher-level foreign positions. This strategy is based on the assumption that home-office perspectives and issues should take precedence over local perspectives and issues and that PCNs will be more effective in representing the views of the home office in the foreign operation   Other international businesses adopt what is called a polycentric staffing model that calls for a much heavier use of host-country nationals (HCNs) from top to bottom throughout the organization. Thus, polycentric staffing is used with the assumption that such individuals (i.e., HCNs) are better equipped to deal with local market conditions. Organizations using this approach usually have a fully functioning HR department in each foreign subsidiary…
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Management
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, management and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
  • Text book image
    Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
    Operations Management
    ISBN:9781285869681
    Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Text book image
    Practical Management Science
    Operations Management
    ISBN:9781337406659
    Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.
    Publisher:Cengage,
    Text book image
    MARKETING 2018
    Marketing
    ISBN:9780357033753
    Author:Pride
    Publisher:CENGAGE L
  • Text book image
    Marketing
    Marketing
    ISBN:9780357033791
    Author:Pride, William M
    Publisher:South Western Educational Publishing
Text book image
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
ISBN:9781285869681
Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Practical Management Science
Operations Management
ISBN:9781337406659
Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.
Publisher:Cengage,
Text book image
MARKETING 2018
Marketing
ISBN:9780357033753
Author:Pride
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Marketing
Marketing
ISBN:9780357033791
Author:Pride, William M
Publisher:South Western Educational Publishing