Answer:
b.$1,375,000
Explanation:
Dunn Company's
Allowance for uncollectible accounts $1,500,000
Less Accounts receivable expected to be Uncollectible $125,000
Net Realizable value of account receivable $1,375,000
Therefore the net realizable value of accounts receivable after adjustment will be $1,375,000
Answer:
Yes they are sustainable
Explanation:
The strategies mentioned in the question were laid out my Michael Porter and therefore, we can look analyse his model to understand whether these strategies are sustainable or not.
Porter has categorized strategies into 3 broad categories: Cost Leadership, Differentiation, and Focus strategies (all three are known as "Generic Strategies). Focus strategy is branched out into two sub-segments known as Cost Focus and Differentiation Focus.
Now, the question has already clarified that the strategies in question are both focus strategies. So lets understand what each entails.
Differentiation Focus: A strategy in which the company aims to gain market leadership in a focused market (a specific market) through strategic differentiaion. This strategic differentiaion involves offering a specialized service or a unique product in a niche market. Cost focus strategy is similar in the sense is that that the aim is to offer highly low cost products/services to a niche market. Because of the focus on these niche markets, company's develop a strong understansing of the consumer thereby developing strong brand loyalty with that particular customer base. The key ingredient, again, is that the competitive advantage is being harnessed by focusing just on a particular niche market. Another key component is that the companies using this strategy rely on the consumers in the target market having different needs, tastes, and requirements than consumers in other segments in the industry.
Now, these strategies by desig were put forth my Porter has being sustainable. Hence the term "generic strategies" in that they can be broadly used to create and sustain performance. The focus strategies as defined above are sustainable since they harness the power of having priority knowledge of their target market to provide appropriate services and products. The high brand loyalty and knowledge of consumers give them an edge over competitors (competitive rivalry). Supplier power depends on the nature of products being offered therefore it cant be taken into consideration. Buyer power can be managed since you are prodiving unique service offerings to unique customers. Threat of substitution depends on the product and service offering. Threat of new entry by larger player exists, but due to the focus that the company had in the target market, barriers to entry (long strong brand loyalty) can be developed.
Answer:
The answer is option A) The short run recommendation for a monopolistic firm is to remain at the current output level
Explanation:
In the short run, monopolistic firms could record losses but still continue to run in anticipation of a sustainable profit in the long run.
A self-employed profit-maximizing consultant specializing in monopolies understands that the short run losses experienced in a monopoly is also an advantage in that it reduces the participation of more players in the same industry/ market segment.
The best recommendation would be to remain at the current output level during the short run to cut losses, sustain patronage and then develop a long term strategy that will guarantee profitability in the long run.
Answer:
Artistic Floral Creations has a entitlement philosophy of compensation.
Explanation:
A compensation philosophy is simply refers to a formal statement which documents a company's position about the compensation of its employees.
It is an explanation of the reason for employee payment and it creates a framework for consistency. Employers use their compensation philosophy to attract, retain and motivate employees
Entitlement philosophy of compensation therefore assumes that the employees who have worked for another year in a company are entitled to pay increases, regardless of their performance differences. This action is often geared towards a higher job performance, and job satisfaction.
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