Merrill Lynch and Thompson Financial Had a Three-Year, $1 Billion

question 113

Multiple Choice

Merrill Lynch and Thompson Financial had a three-year, $1 billion project that put workstations on the desks of 25,000 of Merrill Lynch's brokers. These machines put the world of investing information at brokers' fingertips. Thompson, the supplier, was obliged to not only deliver technology and services on time and on budget, but also constantly improve customer-satisfaction levels among Merrill Lynch's brokers and customers. This is an example of

• A) a reciprocity agreement.
• B) exclusive dealing.
• C) supplier alliance.
• D) a buyer-seller relationship.
• E) a tying arrangement.

Analyze controllable variances, volume variances, and their implications on cost control.

Appreciate the significance of budgeted vs. actual performance analysis in managerial accounting.

Calculate sales price and volume variances to assess performance in non-manufacturing contexts.

Recognize the impact of volume changes on unit fixed and variable costs.

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Agreed Price

The price that both buyer and seller have consented to in a transaction or contract.