Reference no: EM131386908
Assignment
Instructions
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be two pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Part I (a 1 page response is required)
1. The text says that Toyota hasfocused on quality as its operations capability. Describe two ways that Toyotas operations might have changed if it had focused on low cost instead of quality.
2. FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service compete for many of the same customers. Describe two ways that their stategies for attracting customers are different.
Part II (a 1 page response is required)
Mary Ann has always loved to cook and is interested in starting a catering business. Being aware of the failure rate of new businesses, she is considering buying an existing catering business that is up for sale. The current owners claim that the business is highly profitable, but Mary Ann has her doubts. She wonders why the owners would be so interested in selling the business if it is such a money maker. Furthermore, the price that they are asking seems high to Mary Ann. Without any formal training in accounting, Mary Ann asks a friend, Rolanda, for advice.
1. Roalnda suggests that Mary Ann may benefit from the services of a non certified public accountant. Describe two types of services that could be provided.
2. The auditor's report has come back and Mary Ann is reviewing the finanial statements. The current balance sheet shows that the business has more liabilities that assets. Why would this explain the need to sell the business? Provide two supporting facts.
|
Power of information
: Explain why negotiators prefer information over any other form of power in the negotiation process. Provide an example of how power of information can be used in negotiation.
|
|
Is gentner a holder in due course of the check
: Gentner sues Wells Fargo for wrongful dishonor of the cashier's check. Is Gentner a holder in due course of the check? Discuss.
|
|
Explain who should bear the loss
: When Aubrey stopped payment on the check, the bank sustained a $28,193.91 loss because Stephens could not be located. The bank then sued Aubrey for the loss. Explain who should bear the loss.
|
|
Are these inductors connected in series or parallel
: The circuit current is 1.2 amperes. Inductor #1 has an inductance of 1.2 henry, inductor #2 has an inductance of 1.6 henry, and inductor #3 has an inductance of 1.4 henry. Are these inductors connected in series or parallel?
|
|
Why would this explain the need to sell the business
: The auditor's report has come back and Mary Ann is reviewing the finanial statements. The current balance sheet shows that the business has more liabilities that assets. Why would this explain the need to sell the business?
|
|
What is included in the membership
: CS204:Professional organizations that are specific to career areas are a common way that professionals stay in touch with current issues in their field. For instance, the Business and Professional Women (BPW) is a common group in many cities. They..
|
|
Explain whether litton is correct in its assertion
: Litton defaulted on the obligations, and Litton argues that Regent's bribery of Royal's employee rendered Litton's obligations a nullity and a defense against the banks as holders in due course. Explain whether Litton is correct in its assertion.
|
|
Find out load carrying capacity
: Question for ISMB200 having 6.70 m span simply supported so find out load carrying capacity
|
|
Example of a proactive technology
: Security technologies can be grouped into two categories: proactive and reactive. Identify a real-world example of a proactive technology and an example of a reactive technology. Discuss how they support an organization's security posture.
|