Answer:
Management might opt for other than the most economical choice because:
- Controlling. E.g. Franchise can be helpful to increase earnings fast but the uncertainly of quality supplied by franchisees can hurt a firm in the long run. 
- Branding. E.g. Some firms have a reputation for their hand-made products. Industrialized production can reduce cost per unit and increase productivity but the brand surely is affected. 
Explanation:
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: He could borrow from one of the following options:
(a) $18,605
(b) $11,428
(d) $20,000
Explanation:
If Owen borrows $18,605
Bank interest rate = 7.1% of $18,605
 =7.1/100 ×$18,605
 =$1, 320.955
Owen's debt at his bank=
 $18,605+$1,320.9555 = 
 $19,925.955
When Owen receives the trust fund of $25,000, he can pay his debt and still has $5,074.045 with him. 
If Owen borrows $11,428
Bank interest rate = 7.1% × $11,428 
 =$811. 388
Owen's debt at his bank=
 $811.388+$11,428 = 
 $12,239.388
When Owen receives the trust fund of $25,000, he can pay his debt and still has $12,760.612 left with him. 
If Owen borrows $20,000 
Bank interest rate =7.1% of $20,000
 =7.1/100 ×$20,000
 =$1, 420
Owen's debt at his bank=
 $20,000 + $1,420 = $21,420
When Owen receives the trust fund of $25,000, he can pay his debt at his bank and still has $3,580 left with him. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
125 pounds
Explanation:
Firstly, we need to know the total product of labor of the five full time workers.
This is equal to 120 * 5 = 600 pounds
The last worker is 150 pounds
The total now is 600 + 150 = 750 pounds 
The average product of the six workers will now be 750/6 = 125 pounds
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
The $12,000 is the material handling cost should be assigned to products made in March. 
Thus, the correct option is a. $12,000
Explanation:
For computing how much of the material handling cost should be assigned, first we have to calculate the per pound of material. The formula is shown below:
Per pound of material = Labor cost ÷ Number of pounds
                                     = $160,000 ÷ 800,000
                                     = $0.2 per pound of material
Now, multiply this per pound of material with moving pounds. 
In mathematically,
Material Handling cost = Per unit of pound × Moving material
                                       = $0.2 × 60,000
                                       =$12,000 
Hence, the $12,000 is the material handling cost should be assigned to products made in March. 
Thus, the correct option is a. $12,000
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Predictive models
Explanation:
Predictive modeling uses statistics to predict outcomes. It can be applied to any type of unknown event, regardless of when it occurred.