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Mini-Case Peppy Roaney Believes That Pizza Is a Much More Versatile

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Peppy Roaney believes that pizza is a much more versatile dish than most people realize. As the national marketing manager for Pizza Guys, he observed how consumers were delighted with barbecue pizza, Hawaiian pizza, Mexican pizza and other unique combinations. His suggestions for other unusual pizzas, however, were met with a negative response by his superiors. Even some of his colleagues laughed at his ideas. Peppy's confidence in his ability to understand the market has led him to focus on planning a business of his own. Peppy realizes that he will take a risk when he leaves his job with Pizza Guys and embarks upon a new venture: Peppy's Pizzazzeria. Peppy is excited about the potential of profitably catering to the unmet desires of pizza consumers.
-Peppy remains confident and enthusiastic even though his colleagues have poked fun at his ideas. This shows that Peppy is:

Recognize the importance of networking, both within and outside the organization, for effective management.

Understand the tools and documents used by managers to plan and organize tasks.

Comprehend the decision-making process and the considerations involved in making organizational decisions.

Recognize the importance and methods of monitoring the outcomes of decisions in an a managerial context.

Definitions:

Break-Even Point

The level of production or sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or volume of output.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.

Interest Rates

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the total amount loaned, paid to the lender over a specific period of time.