Benjamin Signal Company Produces Products R,J,and C from a Joint

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Essay

Benjamin Signal Company produces products R,J,and C from a joint production process.Each product may be sold at the split-off point or be processed further.Joint production costs of $92,000 per year are allocated to the products based on the relative number of units produced.Data for Benjamin's operations for the current year are as follows:

Product R can be processed beyond the split-off point for an additional cost of $26,000 and can then be sold for $105,000.Product J can be processed beyond the split-off point for an additional cost of $38,000 and can then be sold for $117,000.Product C can be processed beyond the split-off point for an additional cost of $12,000 and can then be sold for $57,000.
Required:
Which products should be processed beyond the split-off point?

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Definitions:

Divisional Structure

An organizational framework where operations are segmented based on products, services, or geographical markets.

Multidomestic Company

A firm that operates in several countries and tailors marketing strategies and product features to each, recognizing the diversity of international markets.

Knowledge Flows

The movement of information, skills, and expertise within and between organizations.

Matrix Structure

A matrix structure is an organizational configuration that combines two or more types of structures, typically combining functional and product departments in a grid-like fashion to manage complexity and foster cross-functional collaboration.