A small building contractor has recently experienced two successive years in which work opportunities exceeded the firm’s capacity. The contractor must now make a decision on capacity for next year. Estimated profits under each of the two possible states of nature are as shown in the table below. Which alternative should be selected if the decision criteria is: Indicate and incorporate recommendations to management in 200 words. You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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INTRODUCTION: Capacity building and Community Development models to formulate programs and projects that is not only sustainable but can also benefit the community in the long term with self-reliance and make a positive difference in community. There are different social and political ideologies and perspectives of community development‚ these ideologies and perspectives make different assumptions of how society functions and the need and level of interventions in the society (Ife‚ 1995‚ p 119)
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The term "Capacity Building" may be easily misunderstood. It has much wider meaning than is understood in general sense. What it then really means and how useful it is for an organization? Find an answer in the article. I’m presently working on a research project closely related to the title in use. So‚ I felt like understanding the term ‘Capacity Building’ first before I can conduct further study on which I’m able to suggest appropriate measures for the ‘Capacity Building’ of personnel working
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(a) A firm produces three products. Product A sells for $60; its variable costs are $20. Product B sells for $200; its variable costs are $120. Product C sells for $25; its variable costs are $10. Last year‚ the firm sold 1000 units of A‚ 2000 units of B‚ and 10‚000 units of C. The firm has fixed costs of $320‚000 per year. Calculate the break-even point of the firm. Selling Variable price cost (P) (V) $60 $20 $200 $120 $25 $10 TOTAL ASSIGNMENT NO. 2 Product A B C V/P 0.33 0.60 0.40 1V/P
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Production Capacity It is highly imperative that management must formulate a strategic plan for operations before any production is carried out. This is basically important in avoiding possible hindrances and excess in capacity. Under capacity may force the firm to cancel production schedules or excess can be fatal due to a broadened fixed cost. Both really would be a financial burden to the firm. Some procedural strategy can be adopted to minimize ill effects of capacity-related problems
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Description of work See scope of work 2 Description of the site --------------------------------------------- 3 Application of Construction Regulations 2014 The intended construction work falls within the scope of “construction work” as defined in the Construction Regulations‚ 2014 made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993. 4 Potential sources of risk The following potential sources of risk to the health and safety of persons have been identified‚ and must‚ as a minimum
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an employee and an independent contractor? Independent contactor works for‚ and receives payment from‚ an employer but whose working conditions and methods are not controlled by the employer. An independent contractor is not an employee but may be an agent. Seven criteria to be a contractor include: Worker can exercise control over details of work. Worker’s occupation is distinct from that of employer. Worker does not follow employer’s direction and instead works without supervision. Worker provides
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by a number of Acts and health and safety regulations. • Health & Safety at work Act‚ 1974‚ Health and safety legislation applies to everyone who works. Employers have a duty to ensure health‚safety and welfare of their employees and other people and others affected such as the public. Employees have a duty to cooporate with their employer. They have a duty of care to others affected by their activities at work. • Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH 1988 (further 2002). This
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Case 3.2 Prime Contractors Required: a. A number of evidence demonstrated Prime’s strategic shift from the refuse services‚ which were the concentration of their business‚ and the majority of their sales during their 6th year with a percentage that exceeds %59 at a time when they did not provide the animal care service. By year 10 the animal care services reached over %70. They have shifted from a business of fixed assets to labor based. It is shown in the statement of cash flow where a huge portion
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Commentary by keyword(s) Page 1 15 of 63 DOCUMENTS: Carter on Contract/Part IV -- Parties to the Contract/Chapter 16 Capacity/3. MENTALLY DISABLED AND INTOXICATED PERSONS 3. MENTALLY DISABLED AND INTOXICATED PERSONS General principles: (1) A contract is voidable on the basis of mental incompetence arising from unsoundness of mind or intoxication if: (a) the defendant lacked capacity to contract; and (b) the plaintiff knew of the unsoundness of mind or intoxication. Lack of capacity to contract in
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