The Assembly Department of Zedco Ltd

question 118

Essay

The Assembly Department of Zedco Ltd. had 25,000 partially completed units in work in process at the end of August. Only 60% of the direct materials had been added to these units, and the units were 75% of the way through the conversion process. In addition, 400,000 units had been completed and transferred out of the Baking Department to the Packaging Department during the month.
Required:
A. What are the total equivalent units for direct materials?
B. At the end of the year, what are the equivalent units for conversion costs?

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Definitions:

Linking Pins

A concept describing individuals who connect different groups or levels within an organization, facilitating coordination and communication.

Interdependence

The mutual reliance between two or more groups, individuals, or systems where the actions of one affect the outcomes of the others.

Accommodation

Or smoothing, involves playing down differences and finding areas of agreement.

Conflict Management

Involves employing strategies to limit the negative aspects of conflict while increasing the positive aspects with the goal of improving learning and group outcomes.