BUSI561 quiz 1 BUSI561 quiz 1 Question · 4 out of 4 points The view that judges find the law in the history, culture and customs of their people is known as Sociological Jurisprudence Answer Selected Answer: · Question 2 4 out of 4 points According to Legal Positivism, judges, by their decisions, can and do guide the evolution of the law. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 3 4 out of 4 points A local policeman in an area known for drug trafficking arrests Fred because he “looks suspicious” and he is held in jail for 60 days without appearing before a magistrate. The policeman: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 4 4 out of 4 points Freedom from tyranny is an aspect of: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 5 4 out of 4 points Unethical forms of advertising include: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 6 4 out of 4 points A Pennsylvania law prohibiting women from working in coal mines, if challenged in federal court, would probably be evaluated under: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 7 4 out of 4 points Comparing the facts of our case to that of prior appellate decisions with similar facts is known as analogizing. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 8 4 out of 4 points The science or philosophy of law in a general sense is known as: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 9 4 out of 4 points A _____________________ is a form of law made by a President or Governor. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 10 4 out of 4 points Published by the American Law Institute, the ________________ of law are the work primarily of law professors, whoare charged with presenting “an orderly statement of the common law of the United States.” Answer Selected Answer: · Question 11 4 out of 4 points A phrase or term in a statute that is ambiguous is subject to two or more different meanings. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 12 4 out of 4 points The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause places an explicit prohibition on: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 13 4 out of 4 points The right to a fair and impartial hearing before a disinterested magistrate is a matter of substantive due process. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 14 4 out of 4 points Contending that bloggers should be treated in the law in a manner similar to traditional journalists might be an example of: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 15 4 out of 4 points A central aspect of the “rule of law” is that no one is above the law. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 16 4 out of 4 points The requirement that a landowner receive just compensation for property taken by the federal government to extend an interstate highway is guaranteed under the: Answer Selected Answer: · Question 17 4 out of 4 points The Bill of Rights were primarily designed to place limitations on the actions of the federal government, and not upon states or individuals. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 18 4 out of 4 points The idea that we are “endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights” is most consistent with which legal philosophy? Answer Selected Answer: · Question 19 4 out of 4 points Even if a state regulation only impacts interstate commerce in a minor, incidental way, it will still always be considered a violation of the Commerce Clause. Answer Selected Answer: · Question 20 4 out of 4 points Sources of American Law include: Answer
Identify and discuss the seven ethical guidelines that supervisors Identify and discuss the seven ethical guidelines that supervisors Question Identify and discuss the seven ethical guidelines that supervisors should follow. Provide examples of each guideline for supervisors to consider. Describe three techniques that supervisors can utilize to increase their self-awareness. Provide examples of each technique.
PHI 208 WEEK 2 Discussions PHI 208 WEEK 2 Discussions Question Ethics and Relativism Our text discusses the challenge relativism presents to various ethical and religious viewpoints. Consider a specific moral question which might make it difficult to accept the relativist's response. State the moral issue involved, and provide an explanation as to why you think a relativist might have a problem giving a justified response to it. In addition, use one of the positive ethical theories from the text to interpret the issue and how one should respond to this issue.Dq2Animal Rights Do human beings have any obligations to animals in terms of their treatment? If it is wrong to treat animals cruelly, why is it not wrong to eat them? Explain if, and how, you think humans can find a balance between treating animals ethically while also raising them for food and for other reasons, such as the testing of pharmaceuticals
Finance Multiple Four Problems Finance Multiple Four Problems Question 1. Archer Daniels Midland Company is considering buying a new farm that it plans to operate for 10 years. The farm will require an initial investment of $12.20 million. This investment will consist of $2.30 million for land and $9.90 million for trucks and other equipment. The land, all trucks, and all other equipment is expected to be sold at the end of 10 years at a price of $5.08 million, $2.00 million above book value. The farm is expected to produce revenue of $2.10 million each year, and annual cash flow from operations equals $1.96 million. The marginal tax rate is 35 percent, and the appropriate discount rate is 10 percent. Calculate the NPV of this investment. Should it be accepted or rejected? 2. Briarcrest Condiments is a spice-making firm. Recently, it developed a new process for producing spices. The process requires new machinery that would cost $1,541,296. have a life of five years, and would produce the cash flows shown in the following table. Year Cash Flow 1 $633,804 2 -213,739 3 841,438 4 999,903 5 889,876 What is the NPV if the discount rate is 13.39 percent? 3. Bell Mountain Vineyards is considering updating its current manual accounting system with a high-end electronic system. While the new accounting system would save the company money, the cost of the system continues to decline. The Bell Mountain’s opportunity cost of capital is 13.6 percent, and the costs and values of investments made at different times in the future are as follows: Year Cost Value of Future Savings(at time of purchase) 0 $5,000 $7,000 1 4,700 7,000 2 4,400 7,000 3 4,100 7,000 4 3,800 7,000 5 3,500 7,000 Calculate the NPV of each choice. (Round answers to the nearest whole dollar, e.g. 5,275.) The NPV of each choice is: NPV0 = $ NPV1 = $ NPV2 = $ NPV3 = $ NPV4 = $ NPV5 = $Suggest when should Bell Mountain buy the new accounting system? 4. Castle Company produces throw blankets that are popular holiday gifts. Standard variable costs relating to a single blanket are given below Standard Quantity or HoursStandard Price or RateStandard CostDirect materials2.62 yards$5 per yard$?Direct labor1.35 DLH$6.80 per DLH $?Variable manufacturing overhead1.35 DLH$2 per direct labor-hour$?Total standard cost $?Overhead is applied to production on the basis of direct labor hours. During March, 924 blankets were manufactured and sold. Selected information related to the month’s production is given below: Materials UsedDirect LaborVariable Manufacturing OverheadActual costs incurred$11,500 $8,408$3,100 Direct materials price variance? Actual2,620 yards1400 hours Direct materials quantity variance$1,000 U Direct labor rate variance ? Direct labor efficiency variance ? Variable overhead rate variance?Variable overhead efficiency variance ?*For this month’s production of 924 blanketsSubmit an Excel document with each tab labeled by item number in good form that demonstrates the following through your calculations: 1. What is the standard cost of a single blanket? 2. What was the actual cost per blanket produced during March? 3. What was the direct materials price variance for March? 4. What was the direct labor rate variance for March? The direct labor efficiency variance? 5. What was the variable overhead rate variance for March? The variable overhead efficiency variance?
if Tiger Toys faces a demand curve of P=85 -.25Q if Tiger Toys faces a demand curve of P=85 -.25Q Question if Tiger Toys faces a demand curve of P=85 -.25Q and a MC=ATC=20, then the economic profit would be______
SafeRide, Inc_ Accept or reject the order SafeRide, Inc_ Accept or reject the order Question SafeRide, Inc. produces air bag systems that it sells to North American automobile manufacturers. Although the company has a capacity of 300,000 units per year, it is currently producing at an annual rate of 180,000 units. SafeRide, Inc. has received an order from a German manufacturer to purchase 60,000 units at $9.00 each. Budgeted costs for 180,000 and 240,000 units are as follows: 180,000 Units 240,000 Units Manufacturing costs Direct materials $ 450,000 $ 600,000 Direct labor 315,000 420,000 Factory overhead 1,215,000 1,260,000 Total 1,980,000 2,280,000 Selling and administrative 765,000 780,000 Total $ 2,745,000 $ 3,060,000 Costs per unit Manufacturing $ 11.00 $ 9.50 Selling and administrative 4.25 3.25 Total $ 15.25 $ 12.75 Sales to North American manufacturers are priced at $20 per unit, but the sales manager believes the company should aggressively seek the German business even if it results in a loss of $3.75 per unit. She believes obtaining this order would open up several new markets for the company's product. The general manager commented that the company cannot tighten its belt to absorb the $225,000 loss ($3.75 × 60,000) it would incur if the order is accepted. (a) Calculate the net benefit (cost) of accepting the order from the German business. (b) Calculate the net benefit (cost) of accepting the order from the German business, assuming the company is operating at full capacity.
ABC’s CFO is considering whether to take on a new project ABC’s CFO is considering whether to take on a new project Question ABC’s CFO is considering whether to take on a new project that has average risk. He collected the following information:• The company has bonds outstanding that mature in 26 years with an annual coupon of 7.5 percent. The bonds have a face value of $1,000 and sell in the market today for $920. There are 10,000 bonds outstanding.• The risk-free rate is 6 percent.• The market risk premium is 5 percent.• The stock’s beta is 1.2.• The company’s tax rate is 40 percent.• The company has 50,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $100. These shares are currently trading at $105 and pay an annual dividend of $5.40.• The company also has 1,850,000 common shares trading at $25. These shares last paid an annual dividend of $0.93.1. What is ABS’c after-tax cost of debt?2. What is ABC’s cost of preferred equity?3. What is ABC’s Wd?
Assignment 1: Inventory Management Systems Assignment 1: Inventory Management Systems Question Assignment 1: Inventory Management Systems Due Week 2 and worth 100 points Your sister owns a small clothing store. During a conversation at a family dinner, she mentions her frustration with having to manually track and reorder high demand items. She would like an automated system but has a very small budget.Write a 4-5 page paper in which you create a plan for a low-cost automated inventory system in which you:Describe all the necessary equipment.Explain the costs involved in the creation of the system.Describe the ongoing maintenance that will be required.Provide a workflow diagram in Visio or equivalent software to illustrate how the system will work.Your assignment must:Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.Include charts or diagrams created in Excel, Visio, MS Project, or one of their equivalents such as Open Project, Dia, and OpenOffice. The completed diagrams/charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are:Describe the types of business needs that can be addressed using information technology-based solutions.Create requirements for a system through a formal technique that enables a productive change in a way the business is conducted.Use contemporary CASE tools in process and data modeling.Use technology and information resources to research issues in systems analysis and development.Write clearly and concisely about Systems Analysis and Development topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills
Marketing_5Dec_2nd Marketing_5Dec_2nd Question 31)Which of the following does NOT accurately reflect a problem with the BCG matrixapproach?A) It focuses on future planning. B) It can be costly to conduct.C) It can be time consuming to implement.D) It is difficult to define SBUs and measure market share and growth. E) It focuses onclassifying current businesses.32)Unlike strategic-planning efforts of the past, which were conducted primarily by seniormanagers, today's strategic planning is more ________.A) short-term oriented B) decentralizedC) limitation-free D)product-oriented E) centralized33)Which department in a company carries the primary responsibility for achieving profitablegrowth?A) marketing B) finance C) operationsD) human resources E) management34)Which of the following is a useful tool for identifying growth opportunities?A)the BCG matrixB)the business portfolioC)the product/market expansion gridD)the value chainE)the value delivery network35)Mountain Home Farms is now using the product/market expansion grid to develop strategies.The owners of the company have most likely found the grid to be quite useful for identifying________.A) target marketsB) growth opportunities C) key customersD) new products E) suppliers36)Making more sales without changing a firm's products is ________.A)market developmentB)market growthC)market penetrationD)product developmentE)market attractiveness37)Disney is identifying and developing new markets for its theme parks. Disney is exploringpossibilities for ________.A) market penetration B) market development C) downsizingD) diversificationE) product development38)If Under Armour, the successful maker of moisture-wicking shirts and shorts, consideredintroducing a line of Under Armour fitness equipment, the company would be considering________.A) marketing controls B) market development C) diversificationD) market penetration E) product adaptation39)________ entails reducing the business portfolio by eliminating products that no longer fit thecompany's overall strategy.A) Market segmentation B) BCGC) Product line extension D) DownsizingE) Market redesign40)Which of the following is NOT a reason that a firm might want to abandon products ormarkets?A) The market environment has changed, making a product less profitable. B) The firm hasentered areas in which it does not have expertise.C) The economic climate is showing signs of recovery. D) The firm has grown too fast.E) The firm has not properly researched foreign markets which it has entered.41)The marketing concept is best thought of as which of the following?A)a guiding philosophy for the company's marketing strategyB)a specific approach to building relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliersC)the overall purpose of the companyD)the position the company's product holds in customers' mindsE)the organization of the company's marketing department42)Each department in a company that carries out value-creating activities can be thought of as alink in the company's ________.A) market development B) product development C) business portfolio D) value chainE) value delivery network43)As a company's different functions work to produce value for consumers, the marketingdepartment of a firm should take the ________ point of view.A) employees' B) managers' C) stockholders' D) consumers' E) distributors'Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc.44)Multinationals like Honda Motor Co. and Wal-Mart stores have designed programs to workclosely with their suppliers to help them reduce their costs and improve quality. This illustratesthe importance of an efficient ________.A) business model B)low-cost operator C) product mixD) value-delivery network E) problem-solver45)________ is the marketing logic by which a company hopes to achieve profitable customerrelationships.A) PriceB) Being a low-cost operator C) A consistent product mix D) Marketing strategyE) Implementing a differentiation strategy46)In a visual representation of the marketing process, which of the following should appear inthe center?A) sales goalsB) customer relationships C) company objectivesD) customer retention rates E) competitors47)A sound marketing strategy begins with ________.A)positioningB)customer analysisC)differentiationD)promotionE)SWOT analysis48)The process of customer-driven marketing involves ________, ________, ________, and________.A) product; price; promotion; adaptationB) market segmentation; market targeting; differentiation; positioning C) marketing analysis;planning; implementation; feedbackD) analysis; targeting; implementation; controlE) problem identification; information search; decision; implementation49)The process of dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs,characteristics, or behaviors is called ________.A) market targeting B) positioningC) marketing strategy D) market segmentation E) market extension50)For Hyundai Corporation, customers who care primarily about the price of a car and itsoperating economy make up one ________.A) market position B) value network C) market segmentD) customer extension E) value chain51)________ involves evaluating each market segment's attractiveness and selecting one or moresegments to enter.A) Market segmentation B) Product differentiation C) Market targetingD) Market mixing E) Positioning52)Most companies today enter a new market by serving a ________; if this proves successful,they ________.A) single market segment; add segmentsB) multitude of segments; add more segments C) few segments; add more segmentsD) niche; differentiateE) target market; reposition53)________ is the place a product occupies in the consumer's mind relative to competitors'products.A) Product placement B) Product positionC) Market segmentation D) Market targetingE) Product promotion54)Jill Reno has researched new markets and has decided which segments to enter. Next sheshould decide what ________ her company should occupy in those segments.A) position B) place C) rank D) ratingE) percentage of space.55)Effective positioning begins with ________ the company's marketing offer in order to giveconsumers more perceived value.A) pricing B) aligningC) differentiating D) promotingE) placing56)In the four Ps of the marketing mix, design, packaging, services, and variety all fall under thecategory of ________.A) product B) priceC) promotion D) placeE) position57)The text suggests that instead of thinking of selling products, marketers would be wise to takethe customer's view and think of ________.A) providing convenienceB) offering solutions to problemsC) initiating two-way communication D) offering discountsE) connecting services and products58)In the marketing management functions, a SWOT analysis should ________ a marketingplan.A) precedeB) coincide with C) followD) evaluateE) take priority over59)In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be considered a strength?A)internal limitationsB)trends in the marketC)favorable factors in the environmentD)factors that challenge the company's performanceE)internal resources60)In a SWOT analysis, which of the following refers to factors in the external environment? A)strengthsB) strategies C) weaknessesD) opportunities E) trends
BA3301 exam 3 BA3301 exam 3 Question Question 1 A person who is given power of attorney is called a/an______________.Answerattorney-at-lawattorney-in-factfactorgeneral agent2 points Question 2 The Principal and Agent have a/an ________________relationship with each other.Answerarms lengthstatutoryfiduciaryequitable2 points Question 3 If the agent dies, the agency agreement terminates by operation of law.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 4 An agent’s knowledge is imputed to the principal.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 5 A principal whose identity is known to a third party is a disclosed principal.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 6 An agent who is wrongfully terminated may sue the principal for damages.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 7 Bill hired Acme Paving to pave his driveway. Acme is Bill’s __________________.Answerbrokerindependent contractorfactorspecial agent2 points Question 8 An agent will not be indemnified for injuries caused to third parties if the agent’s negligence caused the injury.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 9 Masters and servants have only joint liability for torts committed by the servant in the course of his employment.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 10 Which of the following is not an element of ratification?AnswerThe principal was fully disclosed at the time the contract was formed.The principal is aware of all of the terms of the agreement.The third party has not withdrawn from the contract.All of the above are requirements for ratification.2 points Question 11 Agents of undisclosed principals are entitled to be indemnified if held personally liable on contracts that were within the scope of their authority.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 12 Whether or not a servant was acting in the scope of his employment when he injured a third party is a question of __________ to be decided by the ______.Answerfact…judgelaw…judgefact…jurylaw…jury2 points Question 13 The only principal who can ratify a contract is a/an _____________ principal.Answerdisclosedundisclosedpartially disclosedBoth a and c can ratify a contract.2 points Question 14 If a principal ratifies the unauthorized act of an agent, he releases the agent from any liability for the unauthorized act.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 15 A master can normally avoid liability for damages caused by a servant if he can show that the servant misunderstood his instructions.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 16 A person who breaches a duty that is neither a contractual duty nor a crime, he commits a ____________.Answertortmisdemeanormalum in semalum prohibitum2 points Question 17 Which federal statute sets standards for employee pension and benefits plans?AnswerThe Fair Labor Standards ActThe Employee Retirement Income Security ActThe National Labor Relations ActThe Landrum-Griffin Act2 points Question 18 The Family and Medical Leave Act requires that employees who are out of work for a “serious health condition” be paid for the time they are out of work.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 19 What must an employee do in order to collect workers compensation?AnswerSuffer an injury that arose out of his employmentBe included in the category of workers entitled to workers compensationNot be out of work for more than ten daysBoth a and b2 points Question 20 An employee cannot be terminated under an employment at will contract for refusing to commit an illegal act.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 21 An employer whose termination of an at-will employee violates a public policy is liable to the employee for _______.Answerunpaid back pay and benefitspunitive damagesdamages for pain and sufferingall of the above2 points Question 22 Which federal statute regulates minimum wages, overtime and the employment of minors?AnswerEmployee Retirement Income Security ActThe National Labor Relations ActThe Fair Labor Standards ActThe Taft-Hartley Act2 points Question 23 When workers protest a management policy by refusing voluntary overtime and arranging for selected workers to call in sick, they are engaging in a ________.Answerstrikelock outjob actionboycott2 points Question 24 An employer who prevents employees from coming to work in an effort to accelerate contract negotiations between management and union leadership engages in a/an_______.Answerboycottjob actionlockoutstrike2 points Question 25 Courts provide administrative agencies significant discretion to ________.Answerregulate in their area of expertiseoverturn judicial precedentdisregard contractual languageinterpret the U.S. Constitution2 points Question 26 A subpoena _______ is an order from an administrative agency compelling an unwilling witness to testify under oath at an administrative agency proceeding.Answerduces tecumad testificandumad hocper se2 points Question 27 Administrative agency action will be ______ if constitutional rights were infringed upon or other aspects of the Constitution were not followed.Answerdeferred tostruckadoptedmodified2 points Question 28 The requirement that a person who wishes to sue show injury is called _______.Answervenuejurisdictionclaim preclusionstanding2 points Question 29 The party against whom an administrative complaint is filed is the _____, who is afforded the right to respond to the complaint in writing.Answerpetitionerappellantplaintiffrespondent2 points Question 30 Administrative agencies are strictly guided by the separation of powers doctrine.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 31 Which of the following requires a court to overturn a newly crafted agency rule only when there is a showing of no factual basis for the rule?AnswerClear and convincing evidence standardSubstantial factor testArbitrary and capricious testThe preponderance of the evidence standard2 points Question 32 What is the enactment by Congress of a statute creating a federal administrative agency called?Answerfederal authorizationenabling legislation.checks and balancescongressional intent2 points Question 33 The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act attempts to reduce the impact on individuals who are the target of which of the following?AnswerUnfair lending proceduresDeceptive advertisingIdentify theftInterference with business relations2 points Question 34 The ________ imposes duties on creditors who wish to extend credit, primarily in the area of making disclosures to potential debtors.AnswerSherman ActTruth in Lending ActClayton ActFair Trade Act2 points Question 35 Under certain circumstances, a consumer may be incarcerated for nonpayment of a debt.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 36 The FTC is given wide discretion by the courts in determining when advertising is deceptive.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 37 Congress has not yet been active in generating laws aimed at labeling and packaging.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 38 Congress has enacted legislation designed to prevent debt collectors from acting in an unconscionable fashion when attempting to collect a debt.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 39 The most important regulation associated with the Truth in Lending Act is _______, which mandates certain disclosures be made for credit arrangements.AnswerRegulation ZFair Trade ActEqual Protection ActSherman Act2 points Question 40 The Fair Credit Billing Act provides a mechanism for consumers to remedy errors received on which of the following?AnswerCredit card billsLoan applicationsBank statementsFinancial statements2 points Question 41 The stated goal of federal environmental laws is to create air that is entirely free of all types of smoke.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 42 For recently built industrial plants, the EPA established performance standards based on the ________ control technology capable of restraining the extent of pollution in the air.Answerleast restrictivebest availableleast burdensomehighest cost2 points Question 43 A government permit that allows an industrial polluter to discharge limited amounts of pollutants into navigable waters is a ________.Answervarianceexemptiondischarge permitpollution pass2 points Question 44 Under the Clean Air Act, standards applied in areas where air is clean can be different from those standards applied in regions where air quality is poor.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 45 A manifest system is created under the RCRA to track the entire life of toxic waste.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 46 The EPA is the only federal regulatory agency devoted to environmental protection.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 47 The Clean Water Act applies to navigable waters and where waste products are released from a non-point source.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 48 The EPA may regulate, but it is not authorized to assess penalties for polluters who fail to meet emission limits.AnswerTrueFalse2 points Question 49 In the case of Grabowski v. Skeechers, Inc, the test that Skeechers use for its claims was faulty because:AnswerThe doctor who conducted the test was marrieds to a skeechers marketing representative.The research did not support the findings the doctor who conducted them came up with.The doctor who conducted the test claimed an independent study but was paid to do the research by Skeechers.All of these answers are correct.2 points Question 50 Cruise ship passengers produce about a ton of garbage a day.AnswerTrueFalse p>2 points Question 51 I have neither received or given any assistence either to or from any third party concerning the content or answers prior to or after the completion of this exam.AnswerTrueFalse