Refer to Scenario 9

question 275

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 9.10 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 9.10: Investors put up $1,040,000 to construct a building and purchase all equipment for a new cafe. The investors expect to earn a minimum return of 10 percent on their investment. The cafe is open 52 weeks per year and serves 900 meals per week. The fixed costs are spread over the 52 weeks (i.e. prorated weekly) . Included in the fixed costs is the 10% return to the investors and $2,000 in other fixed costs. Variable costs include $2,000 in weekly wages, and $600 per week in materials, electricity, etc. The cafe charges $6 on average per meal.
-Refer to Scenario 9.10. In the short run, if the cafe decides to stay open, it will make weekly operating profits of

Understand the theoretical foundation of Management by Objectives.

Identify issues and challenges that can cause MBO programs to fail and suggest solutions.

Understand different motivational strategies associated with MBO, including written agreements and internal client relationships.

Recognize various work arrangement concepts like job sharing and distributed work, and their implications.

Definitions:

Budget Estimates

Financial predictions that outline expected income and expenditures for a specific period.

Static Budget

A type of budget that remains unchanged over a period, regardless of any changes in business activity or operations.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or varies with changes in volume or activity, allowing for better cost control and planning.

Direct Labor

Direct Labor refers to the wages and benefits for employees directly involved in the production of goods, easily traceable to specific products or services.