Marshall Company Currently Manufactures One of Its Parts at a Cost

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Essay

Marshall Company currently manufactures one of its parts at a cost of $3.25 per unit. This cost is based on a normal production rate of 50,000 units. Variable costs are $2.10 per unit, fixed costs related to making this part are $40,000 per year, and allocated fixed costs are $45,000 per year. Allocated fixed costs are unavoidable whether the company makes or buys the part. Marshall is considering buying the part from a supplier for a quoted price of $2.80 per unit guaranteed for a three-year period. Should the company continue to manufacture the part, or should it buy the part from the outside supplier? Support your answer with analyses.

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Definitions:

Class Conflict

Refers to tensions and antagonisms in society arising from the socio-economic interests of people belonging to different social classes.

Marx's Theory

A social, political, and economic philosophy named after Karl Marx, which examines the effect of capitalism on labor, productivity, and economic development and argues for a worker revolution to overturn capitalism in favor of communism.

Weber's Theory

Max Weber's sociological framework that emphasizes the importance of social actions and the structures of society, including class, status, and power.

Subjective Meanings

Refers to the personal, internal interpretations and understandings individuals have about the world around them.