Critical Thinking Activity - Partnering with Customers

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Adrian Power

a. Prepare a report comparing the actual operating results with the flexible budget at actual production. b. Write a short memo analyzing the report prepared in part (a). What likely managerial implications do you draw from this report? What are the numbers telling you?

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Capitalism and Socialism

Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state whereas socialism is a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. In this assignment, you will define the roles capitalism and socialism play along with the pros and cons of each.

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PJCW1

I'm attaching 2 document to this post, the description of the assignment and the template that is to be used. The topic selection for the assignment that I've chosen is Japanese lunch box distribution hub to for local area vendors this is also known as Bento Box lunch.

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Theoretical Framework for Leadership Preparation

The purpose of this assignment is to examine the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits of effective leaders. In an analysis of minimum 1000 words, examine the theoretical framework, style, and leadership traits presented in the selected book. Discuss how this particular individual has adopted leadership as a vocation. Additionally, from the perspective of a leader, describe which qualities of this person you would seek to emulate in order to inspire followership, including which shortcomings of this leadership approach would you attempt to overcome. Be sure to cite examples from...

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Supply Chain

Unit 2 and 3 1. How are supply chain designs classified 2. Factors influencing supply chain network design 3. Characteristics of forecasting and different types 4. Facility role 5. Facility location 6. Capacity allocation 7. Market and supply allocation 8. Develop a framework 9. Supply chain strategy 10. Regional facility  11. forecast Unit 5 1. Role of sourcing in the supply chain 2. Benefits of sourcing 3. Process of purchasing 4. Why do you want to outsource 5. Replenishment lead time how is it important in the decision to make an order Unit 4 1. Modes of transportation 2. Design options 3....

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Internal Controls

Instructions Write a 500 - 750 word project on the following topic: Compare and contrast the views of management and accountants regarding the changes required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on internal controls and how these changes have affected corporations, accounting firms, and investors. Your project must be formatted according to APA 6th edition guidelines, and you need to use at least one external reference. Save your file as "LastnameFirstinitial-ACCT105-7." Submit your work by midnight ET on Day 7 (Sunday).

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660 wk5 asg5

The purpose of this assignment is to apply the motivation and job satisfaction theories to a specific situation. Describe the theories and key assumptions on what motivates people or makes them satisfied. Apply one of the theories to a specific situation related to motivation you have witnessed or experienced professionally.

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Prior to beginning work on this assignment, all students are required to read Chapter 9 in the book, The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. In addition to Chapter 9, review your assigned chapter according to the first letter of your last name provided in the list below: If your last name begins with A, B, C, read Chapter 1 After reading your assigned chapter, create a slide presentation linking what you have read in The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success to the theories of capital allo...

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2 part quest

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 4: Financial Forecasting in the textbook, and review the current financial statements of Starbucks through Yahoo! Finance  (Links to an external site.)or the EDGAR | Company Filings  (Links to an external site.)database in the Filings and Forms page. You can access the financial statements by going to the Yahoo! Finance webpage, typing in the stock symbol of Starbucks, and then clicking on the “Financials” tab. Watch the Week 1 Assignment video with Dr. Kevin Kuznia, DBA, CSSBB, PMP. Reviewing the previous quarter’s financial statements...