In general, most business messages are written using what type of tone?
A) Conversational
B) Casual
C) Abstract
D) Formal
E) Objective
Answer: A
Explanation: A) The conversational tone is used in most business communication–plain language that sounds businesslike without being stuffy at one extreme or too laid-back and informal at the other extreme.
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A. Sunk costs are relevant for decision-making purposes. B. Only variable costs are relevant for decision making. C. Direct labor is an example of a unit-level cost. D. Relevant costs are frequently called unavoidable costs.
Explain how IT outsourcing can lead to loss of strategic advantage
Safety Products currently outsources an electrical switch that is a component in its sprinkler systems. The switches are purchased for $20 each. The company is considering making the switches internally and has conducted a study to determine the costs involved. The costs below are projected annual production costs: Unit-level material cost$3 Unit-level labor cost$2 Unit-level overhead$1 Batch-level cost (5,000 units per batch)$5,000 Product-level supervisory salaries$37,500 Allocated facility-level costs$20,000 Assume that the company needs 15,000 of the switches, which would be produced in three batches. Assume also that the company will still be operating within the relevant range. If Safety decides to make the parts under these conditions, the total relevant costs will be:
A. $142,500. B. $162,500. C. $105,000. D. $132,500.
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A. implied volatility B. an implied cause of action C. an implied assertion D. the implied warranty of merchantability