The Following Information Is Available for Looseleaf Inc _____ Is the Contribution Controllable by the Manager of the Divisions

question 5

Multiple Choice

The following information is available for Looseleaf Inc.and its two divisions, Books and Periodicals: $\begin{array}{cccc}&\text { Company } & \text { Books } & \text { Periodicals } \\&\text { as a whole } & \text { Division } & \text { Division }\\\hline\text { Net sales } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 60,000 & \$ 40,000\\\text { Fixed costs: }\\\text { Controllable by }\\\text { division manager } & 16,500 & 12,500 & 4,000 \\\text { Controllable by others } & 8,000 & 5,000 & 3,000 \\\text { Variable costs: } & & & \\\text { Cost of merchandise sold } & 24,500 & 17,500 & 7,000 \\\text { Operating expenses } & 16,400 & 10,000 & 6,400\\\text { Unallocated costs }&1,000\end{array}$ _____ is the contribution controllable by the manager of the Books Division.

• A)$32,500
• B)$42,500
• C)$20,000
• D)$35,000

Apply the concepts of scientific management and its contribution to modern management practices.

Analyze the importance of viewing organizations as open systems.

Understand the historical development and principles of the human relations movement.

Understand the importance and impact of workplace diversity and inclusion.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Quantity Discount

A pricing strategy where the price per unit decreases as the total quantity purchased by a customer over time increases.

Quantity Discount

A pricing strategy that offers a reduced price per unit when products are purchased in larger quantities, encouraging bulk buying.

Warm Delights

Typically refers to products or services designed to provide comfort, satisfaction, or a sense of well-being to consumers.

Trade (Functional)

The activities and processes involved in the distribution of goods and services, facilitating the movement from producer to consumer while adding value through functions like transportation and warehousing.