Answers with Explanations:
1. Why in the current modern trade, the integration of economic affairs from design to completion is an important priority to every Manufacturing Companies?
Compared to traditional style of trading, the current modern trade is<em> faster</em> and <em>more organized</em>. This is because of the arising needs of the society and the tight competition in the market. So, in order to address these things, the <u>integration of economic affairs from design to completion is deemed as an important priority to every Manufacturing Company.</u> When everything is seamlessly connected, the innovation will become faster and the <em>supply chains will act as if they are in a single platform</em>. This will give customers better tailored products that suits their needs.
2. Define the parties involved directly and indirectly in supply chain and their role for smooth running of business?
A "supply chain" refers to a process involved between a company and its suppliers from production and distribution of goods to buyers or customers.
Parties in the supply chain could either be "directly" or "indirectly" involved. Those who are directly involved in the supply chain are the <em>company, suppliers and the buyers. </em>
<em> </em>Those which are not directly involved are the <em>transporters, warehouses, retailers, distributors and the like.</em>
The chain actually starts with the supplier, who supplies the raw materials. These materials are then manufactured by manufacturers and distributed (via wholesalers). The retailers will then sell them to the customers or buyers.
Answer:
Company's Cashflow from Financing Activities:
Issue of common stock 64,000
Cash payment on dividend (14,600)
Repayment of loan note <u>(50,000)</u>
Cashflow from financing activities <u> 600</u>
Explanation:
Cashflow from financing activities is comprised of issue of stock less cash payment on dividend less repayment of loan note.
Answer:
See below
Explanation:
When unemployment is about zero percent, everyone actively searching for a job will be employed. Expansion in the economy means growth in all industries, including manufacturing and services. As the industries grow, they will hire workers to help support growth. Continued growth will lead to the employment of more people, resulting in zero unemployment. Theoretically, it is possible to have zero percent unemployment.
Zero unemployment is bad a thing for the economy because of the following reasons.
- At zero employment, wages are likely to rise to a level that would hurt profitability in the economy. Companies will be competing to hire the few available workers. Reduced supply versus high demand will push wages high.
- Employment turnover will be very low. Companies will be unable to fire inefficient workers. Finding competent ones to replace them will be difficult. Less competition in the employment sector will make workers less productive.
The amount of compensation expense Crane should record for 2017 under the fair value method is $207000
<u>Solution:</u>
From the given,
Stock options for 63000 shares
$10 par value common stock
$25 per share and the option price was $20
Total compensation expense = $627000
On calculating we get,
We can conclude that there is $207,000 decrease. Therefore, the correct answer is option c.