MegaStores Is a Large, Publicly-Held Corporation

question 115

Essay

MegaStores is a large, publicly-held corporation. The company does about 80% of its work in government contracts. All contracts use a cost plus fixed fee basis; costs of jobs are agreed upon by contract. Any overruns will result in losses to the company. The company controller, Ricky Bowers CPA, CMA, is discussing two current jobs with the Job Supervisor, Leslie Dawn. Job 100 is currently coming in under budget, but due to construction problems, Job 102 is 20% over budget. Bowers is considering the possibility of having employees who work on Job 102 record their time to Job 101. What are the implications of this decision?

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Definitions:

Stress

A feeling of emotional or physical tension that can come from any event or thought, making one feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Difficulty Falling Asleep

A sleep disorder where an individual struggles to transition from wakefulness into sleep, often leading to insufficient rest.

Awakens Easily

A trait or condition where an individual can wake up quickly and with minimal effort from sleep.