Answer:
a. Whataburger is not using the optimal cost-minimizaing mix of cashier and kiosks.
b. Whataburger should hire more cashier and rent fewer kiosks in order to improve its mix of inputs and minimize the cost
Explanation:
a. According to the given data we have the following:
Let "C" is a cashier.
"K" is a kiosk
MPC = 48 (Marginal Product of Cashier)
MPK = 32 (Marginal Product of Kiosk)
PC = $15 (cashier can be hired for a wage of $15)
PK = $12 (Kiosk rents for $12)
At optimal cost minimization point, (MPC / MPK) = (PC / PK)
(MPC / PC) = (MPK / PK)
(MPC / PC) = (48 / 15) = 3.2
(MPK / PK) = (32 / 12) = 2.67
Since the (MPC / PC) and (MPK / PK) is not equal. It implies Whataburger is not using the optimal cost-minimizaing mix of cashier and kiosks.
b. We have to use the following:
(MPC / PC) > (MPK / PK)
i.e., 3.2 > 2.67
It means Whataburger hire more cashier and rent fewer kiosks in order to improve its mix of inputs and minimize the cost.
Answer:
b) $1,950,000
Explanation:
Value of gift cards redeemed with those whose date of redemption has passed, will both have the amount to revenue out of $2,000,000 of the gift cards sold.
Total gift card revenue to be recognized in 2016 = $1,800,000 + $150,000
Total gift card revenue to be recognized in 2016 = $1,950,000
THE PURCHASING MANAGER is the one who is responsible for the material price variance because he is the one in charge of buying materials that are needed for production at competitive prices. THE PRODUCTION MANAGER AND THE SUPERVISORS are the one who is responsible for the material quantity variance and the labor efficiency variance.
Definition:
Contributions that bring benefits over and above those directly associated with the core business activities and events. These contributions can include monetary, employee time, employee resources, and gifts of any kind.
D. Manage the technological areas pf the company
