...head: GUILLERMO FURNITURE STORE Guillermo Furniture Store ACC/561 Dr. A. Matias, CPA, MBA December 15, 2010 Abstract The main purpose of Guillermo Furniture store is to obtain a control system to help management meets its organizational needs. The control system must identify responsibility, develop performance measures, establish daily monitoring, and reporting structure, weight costs, benefits, and motivation to achieve goal congruence and managerial effort. The decision-making should be centered on Guillermo’s business goals; thus, reflecting the company long term and short term goals. Team A will examined Guillermo’s Furniture Store and discuss the following: Cost relationships and behaviors in the company decision-making in implementing a control system that will help Guillermo to achieve its organizational goals. In addition, the paper will examine the break-even analysis on Guillermo’s current situation on the return on investment, and economic value added for current situation. Guillermo Furniture Store The purpose of this paper is to examine Guillermo Furniture Store decision-making prerogatives for manager, and determines, which control system would help Guillermo to achieve its organizational goals. Team A will provide a break-even analysis on the current situation considering the possible effect s of selling the flame-retardant separately. The paper will also examine return on investment, and economic value added for current situation. Guillermo Furniture...
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...The Guillermo Furniture Store Decisions Team A Accounting/ACC 561 November 10, 2010 Professor Rios, Angel J. Guillermo Furniture Store Decisions Navallez Guillermo’s quest to remain competitive in the furniture industry comes down to analyzing cost accounting measures. By carefully analyzing balance sheets and income statements, accounting officials can provide management a synopsis of where company strengths and weaknesses are, and then corrective measures can be adjusted to improve company performance. A break even analysis, return on investment, and residual income will be calculated as well as many other issues will be discussed to allow Guillermo to make the best informed decision for his company. In this report, Team A examines the components that make up a cost control system and explains how management uses this information in their decision-making process. Guillermo Furniture Store can use the following three systems to help achieve the store’s organizational goal. The Quality Control System is in the manufacturing business. Quality is the number one priority concerning customer satisfaction. Thereby the quality control system is required to satisfy the customer’s needs and trends. Quality control is a system of routine technical activities, to measure and control the quality of the inventory as it is being developed (Quality Assurance and Quality Control, 2010). Once ensured that customers are satisfied with their high quality, Guillermo Furniture...
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...RUNNING HEAD: GUILLERMO FURNITURE STORE University of Phoenix Guillermo Furniture Store Guillermo Furniture Store Guillermo Furniture Store has undergone a major critical change within its industry. In order for this organization to stay focused there should be a change that can provide the organization with the best possible ambition to recap the profit and stability that the organization is use to. This paper will recap the cost relationship and behavior, management control systems that will help achieve Guillermo’s goals, also this paper will provide the break-even analysis for Guillermo’s current situation, and compute the Return on Investment. Cost Relationship and Behavior Cost relationships and behaviors can affect Guillermo’s decision making prerogatives for the manager. Cost behavior is defined as, “how the activities of an organization affect its costs” (Burgstahler, Horngren, Schatzberg, Stratton, and Sundem, 2008). Cost behavior consists of variable costs and fixed costs. Variable costs are, “costs that change in direct proportion to changes in the costs driver” (Burgstahler et al., 2008). Examples of variable costs for Guillermo are materials, equipment, and labor (Guillermo, 2009). Fixed costs are, “costs that is not immediately affected by changes in the cost-driver level” (Burgstahler et al., 2008). Examples of fixed costs for Guillermo are labor, utilities, taxes, and etc (Guillermo, 2009). Cost behavior can affect the choice of the process...
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...Guillermo Furniture Store Analysis Guillermo is properly positioned and ready to compete. The technology-infused manufacturing alternative gives him the ability to maintain a competitive edge. After examining the business with a cash flow and the problems that confronted it, a five member management team determined the best course of action going forward. Some businesses are proactive while others are reactive. The financial management team took a reactive approach because Guillermo previously was lackadaisical with no worries, a booming business and in total control. The chosen alternative will not compromise that control. Although unable to predict the arrival of new competitors, he has decisions to make. The management team evaluated his errors and hereby proposes alternative measures to combat possible loss of business and maximize profit. Reviewing the possible pitfalls, a financial assessment seeks to eliminate those pitfalls and place GFS as a front-runner in the furniture manufacturing industry. The alternatives are for review, modification and consideration to keep this thriving business alive. Alternative one seeks to increase technologically-savvy equipment to save time and reduce labor costs. Labor cost reduction does not necessarily begin with workforce reduction. The management team suggests focusing on working smarter by eliminating waste and improving performance. Alternative two examines a shift from primarily manufacturing...
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...Guillermo Furniture Store Analysis FIN/571 July 9, 2012 Guillermo Furniture Store Analysis The furniture industry can be a profitable one many times, but it can also be costly when an opportunity arises and is not managed appropriately. Guillermo Furniture Store, in Sonora Mexico, is a manufacturer of furniture. The capital budget selections all correlate with choices the organization has to make. Guillermo has several selection opportunities; he is restricted by past and present choices. Guillermo’s Furniture Store is the largest in the area and has been the main staple for many years, but new competitors have claimed a part of the business creating a challenge for him to act. Guillermo’s operating environment has changed and is now mandated to decide on one of three investment opportunities. The ultimate value of what capital budget opportunities are available to Guillermo will be evaluated by the net present value they have to offer. Only a positive net present value will add value whether the proprietor is an individual or a shareholder. The rise in competition is causing a decreasing profit margin. The paper will provide the evaluation of the financial concepts in the conclusion of the appropriate alternative necessary to improve the business, evaluate changes the owner is creating, and show how the capital budget analysis will afford Guillermo with the necessary data to acquire the best return on his asset. As the largest furniture industrial manufacturer, Guillermo...
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...Accounting Guillermo Navailez had many important decisions to make and a vast amount of information to process before moving forward after the events of the 1990's. The first was to analyze the marketplace and the second was to analyze the Guillermo Furniture Company. After finding his place in the marketplace, Guillermo then needed to make decisions base on data on whether is it was wise to continue. Computing measures of profitability and a break even analysis will determine weather or not this will be a feasible option. If the determination is to continuing operating, the control system will allow Guillermo Furniture to stay on track. Influence of Cost Relationships and Behaviors on Decision Making Prerogatives Properly controlling costs is one of most important activities a company performs. A company has more control of costs then it does of revenues. Many companies have felt the devastating effects of making poor financial decisions regarding costs. Guillermo furniture has watched labor costs rise in recent years because of an influx of people and jobs. A new competitor has emerged competing with a high quality low price product causing profit margins to shrink. These events have made it very important for Guillermo to make decisions regarding costs very carefully. Understanding cost relationships and behaviors has become important as ever to Guillermo’s long term survival. It is necessary for Guillermo to determine relevant cost drivers so costs can be measured...
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...Abstract Guillermo’s Furniture Manufacturing Company is in Sonora, Mexico in a gorgeous vacation spot. Guillermo’s is the largest furniture store in the area and made furniture for years, until the late 1990s that a new competitors joined the furniture business that has put a dent into Guillermo’s business. Competitors have new technology when to allow them to come in with lower prices and lure customers but Guillermo has to decide on the best options for the company either upgrade or move forward working as he did making quality products for customer’s expectation. In order for Guillermo to improve his company, Guillermo has to seek other alternatives and make financial decisions to increase sales to make profits. The contents of the paper will examining Sensitivity Analysis, Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), multiple valuation techniques in reducing risks, calculate NPV for future cash flows and work out pro forma cash flow budget for the next five years for the organization and analyze the companies projected earnings (UOP, 2009). Analysis of Different Alternatives Guillermo has three available alternatives to evaluate the furniture store. First alternative is to keep itself in the current position. The current managers use capital budgeting techniques to find the best project among the group of projects. Current budget for Guillermo is $42,577 net income before taxes could observe capital markets for just a short time to convince consumer the...
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...Guillermo Navallez has made furniture for years near his Sonoran home in Mexico as the area had a good supply of timber for the variety of tables and chairs produced by his company; and labor was also relatively inexpensive (University of Phoenix, 2009) Unfortunately for Guillermo, in the 1990s a competitor from overseas entered the furniture market causing a large decrease in business for Guillermo. Luckily, Guillermo has a few tools at his disposal to help make the tough decisions he is now faced with. Accounting budget and performance reports can be used in decision making in a variety of ways such as; estimating the expected revenue and expenditure of a business. These reports would be helpful in Guillermo's decision of which option will be best suited for his business. Guillermo must decide whether to purchase the high tech computer controlled laser lathe, represent and sell for a manufacturer in Norway, or continue selling his hand crafted coated furniture. Budget: With the use of an account budget Guillermo can project required labor hours, product cost, and expected return. This type of income information can provide comparative figures of expected profit for the different business options. In the case of the three business options available to Guillermo, he can assess the net revenue and return on investment to help him decide which option will be more profitable for the business. Performance Report: A performance report can also help Guillermo compare his business...
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...insights from: • Interviews with leading handicraft buyers in the United States, the European Union, and the Caribbean, including importers and retailers currently sourcing from Haiti, those who have done so in the past, and those who source handmade products from other destinations; • Interviews with market experts, such as product development consultants, designers, enterprise development consultants, and marketing specialists who work with handicraft producers in developing countries; • Discussions with market experts and USAID at a roundtable conducted in Washington, D.C., on April 12, 2006; and • Existing literature on the handicraft market and home accessory industry. This study provides an overview and analysis of the global market for handicrafts and the key trends that affect producers in developing countries, with the ultimate objective of offering practical recommendations for the Haitian handicraft sector. This paper represents...
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...a wholly-owned stock brokerage firm of the AFP Retirement and Separation Benefits System (AFP RSBS) envisions itself to be one of the top stock brokerage firms in the Philippines. The company was acquired by the AFP RSBS from a group of private individuals in 1994 with the main objective of taking advantage of the favorable prospects in the stock market and at the same time, to generate income for the mother company. Value turnover at the Philippine Stock Exchange slowed by 30% and lost P383 billion from P1.2 trillion in 1997 to P817 billion in 1998 due to the Asian Financial crisis. The decline in value turnover resulted to less commission income generated from broking services that caused both local and foreign brokers to leave the Philippine equities market and applied for temporary suspension, while others opted to cease operations totally. Political instability also discouraged investors in Philippine equities during the Estrada Administration. Illegal trading activities, such as frontrunning, insider trading and “kiting” resulted to the loss of investors’ confidence towards the regulatory bodies, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange. This paper presents three frameworks to analyze the effectiveness of the company’s current strategy. Among the frameworks employed was PEST Analysis or Political, Economic, Social and Technological Analysis which was used to highlight the impact of economic, political, social and technological...
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...file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Deskto...0BILL%20-%20BUSINESS%20AT%20THE%20SPEED%20OF%20THOUGHT.TXT BUSINESS AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT by bill Gates ALSO By BILL GATES The Road Ahead BUSINESS AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT: USING A DIGITAL NERVOUS SYSTEM BILL GATES WITH COLLINs HEMINGWAY 0 VMNER BOOKS A Time Warner Company To my wife, Melinda, and my daughter, Jennifer Many of the product names referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (D 1999 by William H. Gates, III All rights reserved. Warner Books, Inc, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 Visit our Web site at www.warnerbooks.com 0 A Time Warner Company Printed in the United States of America First Printing: March 1999 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN: 0-446-52568-5 LC: 99-60040 Text design by Stanley S. Drate lFolio Graphics Co Inc Except as file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Admini...SINESS%20AT%20THE%20SPEED%20OF%20THOUGHT.TXT (1 of 392)12/28/2005 5:28:51 PM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Deskto...0BILL%20-%20BUSINESS%20AT%20THE%20SPEED%20OF%20THOUGHT.TXT indicated, artwork is by Gary Carter, Mary Feil-jacobs, Kevin Feldhausen, Michael Moore, and Steve Winard. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I first want to thank my collaborator, Collins Hemingway, for his help in synthesizing and developing the material in this book and for his overall management of this project. I want to thank four CEOs who read a late draft of the manuscript and...
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...Master of Science in International Management – ESADE Business School i Master of Science in International Management – ESADE Business School Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Theoretical Background 1. Diversification ......................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 General Observations ........................................................................................................ 6 1.2 Different types of diversification strategies....................................................................... 7 1.3 The costs and benefits of diversification ........................................................................... 8 1.4 Diversification Trends ....................................................................................................... 9 A. The Lack of Significant Relationship ........................................................................... 11 B. The Linear Model .......................................................................................................... 12 C. Curvilinear Models ........................................................................................................ 13 C.1. The Inverted U Model...
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...NOTE: This PDF document has a handy set of “bookmarks” for it, which are accessible by pressing the Bookmarks tab on the left side of this window. ***************************************************** We are the last. The last generation to be unaugmented. The last generation to be intellectually alone. The last generation to be limited by our bodies. We are the first. The first generation to be augmented. The first generation to be intellectually together. The first generation to be limited only by our imaginations. We stand both before and after, balancing on the razor edge of the Event Horizon of the Singularity. That this sublime juxtapositional tautology has gone unnoticed until now is itself remarkable. We're so exquisitely privileged to be living in this time, to be born right on the precipice of the greatest paradigm shift in human history, the only thing that approaches the importance of that reality is finding like minds that realize the same, and being able to make some connection with them. If these books have influenced you the same way that they have us, we invite your contact at the email addresses listed below. Enjoy, Michael Beight, piman_314@yahoo.com Steven Reddell, cronyx@gmail.com Here are some new links that we’ve found interesting: KurzweilAI.net News articles, essays, and discussion on the latest topics in technology and accelerating intelligence. SingInst.org The Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence: think tank devoted to increasing...
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...2012 Doing business in a more transparent world C O M PA R I N G R E G U L AT I O N F O R D O M E S T I C F I R M S I N 1 8 3 E C O N O M I E S © 2012 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington, DC 20433 Telephone 202-473-1000 Internet www.worldbank.org All rights reserved. 1 2 3 4 08 07 06 05 A copublication of The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. This volume is a product of the staff of the World Bank Group. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of The World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. Rights and Permissions The material in this publication is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. The World Bank encourages dissemination of its work and will normally grant permission to reproduce portions of the work promptly. For permission to photocopy or reprint any part of this work, please send a request with complete information to the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA; telephone: 978-750-8400; fax: 978-750-4470; Internet: www.copyright.com. All other queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the Office of the Publisher, The World Bank, 1818...
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...GLOBALIZATION THE ESSENTIALS GEORGE RITZER A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication Globalization Globalization A Basic Text George Ritzer This balanced introduction draws on academic and popular sources to examine the major issues and events in the history of globalization. Globalization: A Basic Text is a substantial introductory textbook, designed to work either on its own or alongside Readings in Globalization. The books are cross-referenced and are both structured around the core concepts of globalization. 2009 • 608 pages • 978-1-4051-3271-8 • paperback www.wiley.com/go/globalization Readings in Globalization Key Readings and Major Debates Edited by George Ritzer and Zeynep Atalay This unique and engaging anthology introduces students to the major concepts of globalization within the context of the key debates and disputes. Readings in Globalization illustrates that major debates in the field are not only useful to examine for their own merit but can extend our knowledge of globalization. The volume explores both the political economy of globalization and the relationship of culture to globalization. The volume is designed so it may be used independently, or alongside George Ritzer’s Globalization: A Basic Text for a complete student resource. 2010 • 560 pages • 978-1-4051-3273-2 • paperback Order together and save! Quote ISBN 978-1-4443-2371-9 GLOBALIZATION THE ESSENTIALS GEORGE RITZER A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication This edition first...
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