A toy manufacturer following the hedging principle will generally finance seasonal inventory build up prior to the Christmas season with: A- Trade CreditB- Common equity to avoid interest on a recurring annual need.
C- Long-term bonds since this is a recurring financing need.
D- Selling equipment

Gerda, a real estate agent, is selling a moderately priced house in a subdivision. she knows from her uncle that the factory being built half a mile from the subdivision will be manufacturing dog food, using a process that creates a very strong odor that permeates the surrounding neighborhood. a buyer, who is unaware of the type of factory under construction, makes an offer on one of the houses gerda is selling, and within a short time, the deal goes through. what does this scenario best illustrate?

Miller company’s total sales are $171,000. the company’s direct labor cost is $20,520, which represents 30% of its total conversion cost and 40% of its total prime cost. its total selling and administrative expense is $25,650 and its only variable selling and administrative expense is a sales commission of 5% of sales. the company maintains no beginning or ending inventories and its manufacturing overhead costs are entirely fixed costs. required: 1. what is the total manufacturing overhead cost? 2. what is the total direct materials cost? 3. what is the total manufacturing cost? 4. what is the total variable selling and administrative cost? 5. what is the total variable cost? 6. what is the total fixed cost? 7. what is the total contribution margin?

General widgets, inc., manufactures high-quality widgets. the widget industry is mature and few innovations occur. the widgets have to be built exactly according to particular specifications provided by customers. this requires the use of controlled processes and precise measurements. the company also needs to maintain high efficiency in its production process in order to meet the market demand. for this company, stability is more important than flexibility. which of the organizational cultures is best suited for general widgets? a.) clan culture b.) modern culture c.) hierarchy culture d.) market culture