Statistics can be very helpful in providing interpretation of reality but also can be used to distort our understanding. Discuss some of the ways in which statistics can be used or misused in different Areas of Knowledge to assist and mislead us‚ and how we can determine whether to accept the statistical evidence that is present to us. When you turn on the news‚ what do you hear? 1 in 10 people in South Africa have AIDS ‚ Unemployment Reaches New High of 9.3 Percent ‚ etc. Statistics is supposed
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SALES ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE Introduction Once the sales plan has been formulated‚ the next logical step is to organize a sales force to achieve the enterprise objectives. Decisions must be made as to the type of sales tasks required to be performed and as to how the sales people should be grouped together to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. The scope of their sales responsibility‚ line authority and accountability must be defined so that the sales activities can be well coordinated. The
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V-C-P Analysis 1 BEP (units) BEP (amount) BEP (amount) P/V ratio TOTAL FIXED COSTS SP per unit - VC per unit 2 BEP (units) x SP per unit TOTAL FIXED COST P/V ratio CONTRIBUTION per unit SP per unit Variable cost per unit SP per unit ASR - BESR 3 4 5 V/V ratio MARGIN of SAFETY MS (Amount) MARGIN of SAFETY MS (Units) MS ratio or % PROFIT PROFIT Sales Revenue for desired Op Profit 6 Units actually sold - BEP (units) 7 8 9 10 MARGIN OF SAFETY ASR (Actual sales revenue) MS (amount) x P/V ratio
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Assignment Limitations of cvp analysis. Cost volume profit analysis. In any business it is very obvious for questions like‚ what effect on profit can it expect if it produces more products? What quantity of products and services must a business sell in order to break even for the year? What happens to the breakeven point of the business if it decides to add or increase the quantity of a product or services they currently offer? to arise. The analytical technique that helps the managerial
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How do shapes affect structure? From the Roman arches to the triangular Great pyramids to religious domes and the variety of quadrilaterals found on steel-frame buildings of the 20th century‚ architecture is largely predicated on shapes. The mathematical attributes of shapes are necessary to the design of any standing structure. Arch The Romans first used arches around 273 B.C. Arches served as entrances for large‚ outdoor public spaces. Today‚ arches are found on porches‚ doorways and
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Organizational Structure Introduction Every organization needs to decide how to divide its work or activities‚ how to coordinate all work – related activities and how to control these activities to ensure that goals are achieved. The organization must consider its external environment and the internal systems and processes used to transform inputs to outputs. A manager of any organization must ensure consistency between the structure of the organization‚ the scale of its operations‚ the tasks at
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Employees in one office can communicate with their counterparts‚ clients and others almost effortlessly and in real time in other offices‚ states‚ and on other continents. Olsen & Pedersen (2009) postulate that modern technology is enveloping‚ multifaceted and rapidly changing as is evident in every area of our lives. As a result leaders have used technology in a variety of ways ranging from conducting long distance meetings to making informed decisions about the organization‚ and allow employees to
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Chapter 8: Organization Structure and Design Multiple Choice 1. Which management function entails the process of arranging people and resources to work toward a common goal? a) Controlling b) Leading c) Planning d) Organizing Ans: d Bloom’s: Knowledge Level: Easy Learning Objective 1: Understand organizing as a managerial responsibility. Section Reference: Organizing is one of the management functions. 2. An organizational structure consists of all the following
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Organization Structure and Design Organizing: Arranging and structuring work to accomplish organizational goals. Organizational Structure is the formal arrangement of jobs within an organization. Organization chart: Organization structure shown visually in the form of a chart. Organizational Design: A process that involves decisions about six key elements : Work specialization‚ Departmentalization‚ Chain of command ‚ Span of control‚ Centralization and decentralization and Formalization. Purpose
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200-010 Honors Paper Cost Volume Profit Analysis: Establishing a Decision Model In today’s modern world of businesses and corporations‚ there is a common goal shared throughout every industry: increase profits. With increases in technology and developing methods‚ businesses have come far lengths in increasing their profits‚ or operating income. Controlling costs is the key to a successful operation. Executives and managerial departments are using what they know about costs to create business strategies
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