Answer:
The correct answer is d. are used to reduce inventory holding costs.
Explanation:
The Just-in-time inventory (JIT) system is a stock management system where stock is received when needed for production (stock received just in time for production). This inventory strategy increases efficiency and decreases waste by receiving goods only as they need them for the production process, which reduces inventory costs. However its effectiveness lies in accurate demand forecast.
Answer:
Culture.
Explanation:
A firm’s statement of values requires a lot of pruning. There are many acceptable values, but to be effective, the list must be short. Executives choose the most important values. Therefore, the clue to <u>Culture</u> is in what is chosen.
Companies recruit candidates who are most likely to fit their culture. Studies have found that a good fit between a candidate's personality and the company's culture leads to better retention. Companies can also use hiring decisions and training to maintain their culture.
Answer:
a. What is the after state taxes profit in the state with the 10% tax rate?
after state tax profit = $1,015,000 x (1 - state tax rate) = $1,015,000 x 0.90 = $913,500
b. What is the after state taxes profit in the state with the 2% tax rate?
after state tax profit = $960,000 x (1 - state tax rate) = $960,000 x 0.98 = $940,800
Unlike federal corporate taxes which apply to all US corporations regardless of where they operate, state corporate taxes vary a lot depending on the state. Some states do not collect any tax at all (6 states) while others charge taxes that vary from 2.5% to 12%.
Answer:
This question is incomplete, here are the missing answers:
<em>a. medium of exchange</em>
<em>b. unit of account</em>
<em>c. backed by a precious metal</em>
<em>d. store of value</em>
<u>The answer is </u><u>c.</u>
Explanation:
Money has three general functions (characteristics):
- <em>medium of exchange</em> - Mainly created as the substitute of barter, money has the elementary use as an intermediary when exchanging goods or services.
- <em>unit of account</em> - In order to compare the value of certain goods and services, it is essential to measure them. This is where money applies as unit of account.
- <em>store of value </em>- Given that the money is stable (purchasing power and limited inflation), it is a general option for storing value. That means it can always be easily exchanged into goods or services, no matter the time.
According to basic elimination, <u>c. is the correct answer</u>. Also, it is also known that <em>backing money with gold</em> or silver reserves is an old practice which is irrelevant for most currencies nowadays. Today, the government is backing up the value of its currency. Such money is called <em>fiat money</em>.
