Zach Hartman Has Developed a New Electronic Device That He

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Essay

Zach Hartman has developed a new electronic device that he has decided to produce and market. The production facility will be in a nearby industrial park which Zach will rent for $4,000 per month. Utilities will cost $500 per month. He will use his personal computer, which he purchased for $2,000 last year, to monitor the production process. The computer will become obsolete before it wears out from use. The computer will be depreciated at the rate of $1,000 per year. He will rent production equipment at a monthly cost of $8,000. Zach estimates the materials cost per finished unit of product to be $50, and the labor cost to be $10. He will hire hourly paid workers and spend his time promoting the product. To do this, he will quit his job which pays $4,500 per month. Advertising will cost $2,000 per month. Zach will not draw a salary from the new company until it gets well established.
Required:
Complete the chart below by placing an "X" under each heading that helps to identify the cost involved. There can be "Xs" placed under more than one heading for a single cost; e.g., a cost might be an overhead cost and a product cost. There would be an "X" placed under each of these headings opposite the cost.

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Definitions:

Team Members

Individuals who are part of a group working together towards a common goal, each contributing with their specific skills and roles.

Special Relationships

Connections between individuals or entities that go beyond the ordinary, often characterized by trust, mutual respect, and shared interests or goals.

Achievement-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style focused on setting challenging goals, emphasizing excellence, and striving for higher performance levels.

Participative Leadership

A leadership style where the leader includes team members in decision-making processes, valuing their input and fostering collaboration.