The Morris Company uses a Job-costing system at one of its plants.  The plant has a machining department and a finishing department.  The company uses a normal costing system with two direct-cost categories and two manufacturing overhead cost pools; the …

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What-If Analysis with Two Variables GIVEN: Tom’s Landscaping Company has noted sales revenues for 2016 to be $1.5 million. Management expects a growth rate in Sales to be 3.5% for 2017 but also expects 75% of Sales Revenues to be …

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Problem 2:  Job Costing Problem Interesting Figures Company produces porcelain figurines. The production is semi-automated where the figurines are molded almost entirely by machines only, and then the figurines are hand painted.  The company uses a normal costing system and …

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Problem for Bonds on Excel GIVEN: National Company issued 20-year bonds, dated January 1, 2017, with a face amount of $600,000 on January 1, 2017.  The contract rate for these bonds is 8%.  The bonds mature on December 31, 2036.  …

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Write a short essay (1 paragraph) explaining what Guerilla Marketing is and why it can be effective in advertising. Do you think guerilla marketing is necessary, effective, and/or important in advertising? Why or why not? Gorilla marketing is a kind …

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There is constant debate about the ethical and social responsibilities communicators bear when sending their message out to their consumers. Write a short essay (1 paragraph) stating your beliefs about communicators’ responsibilities to the public. Do you feel that there …

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Write a short essay (1 paragraph) explaining why public relations and sponsorship programs often used as a part of companies’ advertising campaigns. In your opinion, how effective are company sponsored programs and event marketing? Name one company that is very …

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Write a short essay (1 paragraph) explaining what sales promotions are used in advertising campaigns. In your opinion, what types of sales promotions are the most effective? What types of sales promotions are the least effective? Sales promotion is a …

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Write a short essay (1 paragraph) explaining types of information that are often contained in a marketing database. Why do you think companies use databases? As a consumer, do you think these databases should be used? Why or why not? …

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Company: Hilton Mission Statement To be the most hospitable company in the world – by creating heartfelt experiences for Guests, meaningful opportunities for Team Members, high value for Owners and a positive impact in our Communities. Strategy Hilton HHonors Hilton Worldwide …

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