For Over 40 Years, Golden Creamery Has Been Mixing Up

question 15

Multiple Choice

For over 40 years, Golden Creamery has been mixing up fresh, gourmet ice cream for customers. The company originated in Dallas and now boasts stores in 35 states. The business has primarily expanded by selling franchises to qualified candidates. Golden Creamery executives realize that the firm's success depends upon the success of each franchise. In the past, each individual franchise owner determined the best method for screening applicants. However, as the firm grows, Golden Creamery executives want to standardize the hiring process by requiring all franchisees to use the same preemployment tests. Which of the following, if true, supports the argument that Golden Creamery should require franchise owners to use the firm's preemployment tests?

• A)Hourly employees at Golden Creamery stores typically remain with the company long enough to be promoted to management positions.
• B)Golden Creamery franchise owners pay an initial franchise fee and receive a percentage of sales royalties in return.
• C)Annual turnover rates for hourly employees of Golden Creamery stores are three times the rate of comparable businesses.
• D)Individuals interested in working at a Golden Creamery store can complete online applications on the firm's Web site.

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Definitions:

Finished Goods

Finished goods awaiting sale and not yet delivered to end-users.

Work in Process Inventory

Represents the total cost of unfinished goods currently being manufactured.

Manufacturing Costs Assigned

Direct and indirect expenses attributed to the production of goods.

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A document used to record and track the expenses associated with a specific job or project, aiding in the calculation of its total cost.