The answer to this question is the term which we commonly heard as "PLATFORM". Hence when the main advantage of enterprise resource planning (ERP) is that it describes a PLATFORM that ensures connectivity and easy integration of future systems including in-house software and the commercial packages. In this case, the analyst must consider the architecture of the system.
Answer:
A. 16,200
B. 11,940
Explanation:
Computation for the equivalent units of production for (a) materials and (b) conversion costs for the month of November.
A. Equivalent units of production for materials Materials
Total equivalent units= 9100 + (7100*100%)
Total equivalent units= 9100+7100
Total equivalent units= 16,200
B.Equivalent units of production for conversion costs
Total equivalent units= 9100+ (7100*40%)
Total equivalent units=9100+2840
Total equivalent units= 11,940
Therefore the equivalent units of production for (a) materials is 16,200 and (b) conversion costs for the month of November is 11,940
Answer:
Nike is the US Sportswear company, produces all of its footwear in foreign countries (mainly in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia). These countries are developing and labor is cheap there. In this way, the production is cheaper and maintain the price of their product competitive. This way, Nike follows and maintains a specific pricing strategy. Nike also follows a Cost Leadership generic business strategy to sustain a competitive advantage based on cost.
Nike also follows a competitive strategy of 'Product Differentiation', 'Focus on market Niche' and 'Strengthen customer and supplier intimacy' to improve its stand against its competitors. There is huge scope for varied market needs based on games played in different countries across the globe. Thus, there is a huge demand for Nike products outside of their national boundaries.
Answer:
4. to gain access to low-cost inputs of production
Explanation:
The reason for Exxon Mobil to opt for this strategic alliance, Whereas the remaining ones are not relevant in this context may be because it can help to gain access to low-cost inputs of production.
Answer:
The risk should be accepted
Explanation:
CBA stands for cost-benefit analysis (CBA). it is a technique used in measuring the cost to an enterprise as well as the benefit that is associated with an intended course of action.
Some controls are costly to establish, it is a standard practice to measure the cost to an enterprise to establish control on a certain aspect of their operation and compare the result with the estimated benefit from such control. where it is discovered that the benefits outweigh the costs, the control will be implemented otherwise, the firm should accept the risk.