economist for the Vanda-Laye Corporation
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economist for the Vanda-Laye Corporation
You are an economist for the Vanda-Laye Corporation, which produces and distributes outdoor cooking supplies. The company has come under new ownership and management and will be undergoing changes in its product lines and operating structure. As an economist, your responsibilities include examining the market factors that affect success or failure of a product, including the supply and demand for the product, market conditions, and the behavior of competitors with similar products.
The new owners are evaluating the operating structure, and you have two possible alternatives. One alternative requires a high level of investment in fixed costs compared to the other alternative. Jorge, your supervisor, has assigned you the task of evaluating the two alternatives.
Assume that the company has no debt. Regardless of the alternative selected, market conditions will require the selling price of the product to be $3.45 per unit. The details for each alternative are given in the table.
Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Variable costs $2.20 $2.70 Fixed costs $80,000 $30,000 Total assets $350,000 $350,000
Tasks:
Jorge has asked you to provide detailed responses to the following questions:
- Analyze how the CVP analysis helps management in the planning stage of a new business.
- What is the break-even quantity for each of the investment alternatives?
- Analyze the breakeven differences between the two alternatives. What does the breakeven quantity tell you?
- Which alternative would you recommend to the company? Explain the pros and cons of each alternative and the reasons for your selection.
Submission Details:
- Submit a 3-4 page Microsoft Word document, using APA style. NO plagiarism, 100% original.
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40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
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Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
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37-1 points
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75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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