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Acc202 - I will pay 100 dollars if you can get these back to me before 30 December 2010. Kindly separate each of the 3 assignments as such: 3CS – 2 pages, 4CS – 2 pages, and 5CS 2- page. Page limit is presented below and they need to be full pages minimum. 6 pages all together minimum excluding the cover page and reference page. Courier 12 PT Font.

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3CS The Smell of Success

The Lovely Scent Perfume Company has recently suffered record losses. Fredrick Fragrance, the CEO, has asked four of his top executives to recommend a strategy to put the company back on a profitable track.

Wally Workshard, the Executive Vice President, suggested that the company drop its price by 20% and predicts that this will increase sales by 85,000 units per year. Lester Ledger, the Chief Financial Officer, suggested that the company repackage the product in designer bottles. This would add $4.75 per unit to the production cost and fixed production costs would be increased by $40,000 per year. Lester predicts this would increase annual sales volume by 32%. Buster Bumble, the Production Manager, suggested that the company reduce the size of the standard bottle by 10%. This would save $2.65 per unit in variable production costs. He predicts sales volume would drop by only 4,500 units per year. Gaylord Goodspeak, the Marketing Manager, suggested that the company increase its marketing budget by 66% - this would add $527,000 per year to fixed operating expenses. In addition, he recommend raising the price by $4.90 per unit. He predicts that the combined impact would be a 17% increase in annual sales volume.

Case assignment expectations: Use the appended spreadsheet to evaluate each of these proposals independently. You will need to fill in the inputs based on the numbers above. The spreadsheet will then do the remaining calculations. Utilize the spread sheet at this URL. Copy and past to your web browser:

LENGTH: 2 pages typed and double-spaced: The following items will be assessed in particular:

  1. Your recommendation of the best strategy for Mr. Fragrance.
  2. The support of your answer with relevant numbers and arguments.

4CS BFBS, LLC.

Denys C. began a manufacturing organization, BFBS, LLC., in 2003. The firm specializes in natural hair care products. Most clients are mid-sized national and international retailers who have highly developed in-house marketing departments. BFBS has proved to be highly successful in the past primarily because of the strong personal attention given to the clients by the project managers. Since inception, BFBS has expanded into four regional segments; North/South America, Europe, and Asia.

The home office is in North America. However, in the current year losses have been incurred. Each office is headed by an office manager who is responsible for all activities in that office. The managers are paid a reasonable salaries plus a bonus with two inputs. The first input is the net income of the manager's office and the second is the sharing of a portion of the overall company profits.

Managers have a high level of independence to make decisions and are held accountable for the results. Each office is allocated a portion of the non-traceable fixed costs of the organization that are common to all offices. The current year's segmented operating results are shown in this excel spreadsheet. Copy and paste to your web browser:

Case assignment expectations: Review the information from the modular background. Use the appended spreadsheet to evaluate this organization. You will need to fill in the inputs based on the numbers. The spreadsheet should be used to do the calculations. LENGTH: 2-3 pages typed and double-spaced:

The following items will be assessed in particular:

  1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the format present in the excel spreadsheet Responsibility Segmentation Analysis.
  2. Explain the allocation method used to distribute corporate expense. Is this an effective allocation method? Why or Why not?
  3. Construct a contribution statement showing each segment using the information from the spreadsheet. Include percentages in a separate column for common size analysis purposes. Also, add a total corporation column showing percentages in a common size analysis format.
  4. As the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of BFBS what suggestions would you make to Denys C. and management to improve the performance of the organization.

5CS Pecos Printers, Inc.

Pecos Printers, Inc. is a small manufacturing firm in Houston, Texas that manufactures color ink jet printers for the small business market. It has just launched the PP 7500. A 50% markup is standard in this industry so that Pecos must sell to distributors below $400 per printer to keep the retail price below the industry top of $600 ($400 * 150% = $600).

Paul Pecos, the founder and CEO of Pecos Printers, wants to keep the price to distributors as low as possible so he has carefully engineered his manufacturing process to be as efficient as possible.

The model PP 7500 is an exceptionally desirable model with the following features:

  • A monthly capacity of 10,000 copies
  • A print speed of 10 copies per minute for black and white and 5 copies per minute for color.
  • A lifetime capacity of 120,000 copies.
  • The ability to accept readily available HP ink cartridges.

Lester Ledger, the Pecos Controller, has developed the following cost sheet for the model 7500: Cost Category Cost per Unit Direct Materials (Variable) $145 Direct Labor (Variable) 60 Overhead (Variable) 40 Overhead (Fixed) 45 Total Unit Costs $290 This is determined on a per unit basis as followed. Lester assumes that the annual fixed overhead costs for this product will be $450,000 and that approximately 10,000 Model 7500's will be produced during the current year.

Pecos has the capacity to produce 20,000 units per year without increasing fixed costs. Paul has determined that approximately 20% of the total manufacturing costs are necessary for a decent profit. Based on these data, Paul has developed the following pricing rule for his sales staff: Accept any offer from distributors of $300 or more and reject any offer below $300. The sales staff is on salary with no commission paid for any sale. The salesmen negotiate with distributors who make firm offers which the Pecos salesmen then either accept or reject.

Last month the three salesmen reported the following offers and results: Offer (per unit) Number of Units Accepted? Sam Smoothtalk Offer No. 1 $ Yes Offer No. 2 $ Yes Offer No. 3 $ No

Harry Hustler Offer No. 1 $ Yes Offer No. 2 $ No Offer No. 3 $ Yes Offer No. 4 $ Yes

Gary Giftofgab Offer No. 1 $ Yes Offer No. 2 $ No Offer No. 3 $ Yes

In addition, Ms. Glenda Goodperson, the office assistant manager, received an offer from a new distributor for 700 units at $290. She felt this would be advantageous for Pecos and accepted the offer. When Paul Pecos found out about this transaction, he was furious that Ms. Goodperson had violated his decision rule and fired her on the spot. He then cancelled the order with the new distributor. Overall, Paul was satisfied with the month's sales results. His sales staff had sold 925 units which translated to an annual rate of over 11,000 units. This was 10% above his estimate of 10,000 annual sales.

Case assignment expectations: Review the information from the modular background and the case information above. Evaluate Paul Pecos' decision rule. Evaluate Paul Pecos' reaction to Ms. Goodperson's sale.

Paper For Above instruction

In this comprehensive analysis, we will evaluate the decision-making processes and strategic proposals presented in the three case studies: The Smell of Success, BFBS, LLC., and Pecos Printers, Inc. Each scenario offers unique insights into managerial decision-making, cost analysis, and strategic planning within different organizational contexts.

Assessment of The Smell of Success

The proposal to enhance profitability at The Lovely Scent Perfume Company involves analyzing multiple strategic options. The first suggested strategy by Wally Workshard to lower prices by 20% with an expected sales increase of 85,000 units annually must be evaluated against current cost structures and profit margins. A decrease in unit price typically reduces the contribution margin, but the significant increase in sales volume could offset this loss if the incremental contribution outweighs the fixed costs and lower margins.

Similarly, Lester Ledger's proposal to repackage the product entails an increase in variable costs by $4.75 per unit and fixed costs by $40,000 annually, which requires detailed analysis of whether the anticipated 32% increase in sales volume compensates for these additional costs. Buster Bumble's suggestion to reduce bottle size saves costs but might impact sales volume negatively if consumers perceive reduced value. Lastly, Gaylord Goodspeak's plan to increase marketing expenses and raise prices by $4.90 per unit aims to boost sales volume by 17%, requiring a detailed contribution margin analysis to verify profitability.

By using the accompanying spreadsheet, each proposal’s impact on profitability can be quantitatively assessed. The key is calculating the net change in profit by considering the increase or decrease in sales volume, changes in variable and fixed costs, and potential price adjustments.

Evaluation of BFBS, LLC.

The Responsibility Segmentation Analysis in the spreadsheet allows for evaluating the effectiveness of different managerial and cost allocation structures. One advantage of the existing format is its clarity and ability to identify profit contributions by segment, which facilitates targeted performance management. However, disadvantages include possible distortions arising from the allocation method, especially when costs are allocated based on arbitrary bases rather than actual causal relationships.

In this case, the current allocation method distributes corporate expenses based on certain ratios that may not reflect true causality, potentially leading to misrepresented segment profitability. An alternative approach could be activity-based costing (ABC), which allocates costs based on actual activities and resources consumed, providing a more accurate picture of each segment's performance.

To improve performance, as the CFO, I recommend implementing ABC, re-evaluating fixed cost allocations, and focusing on strategic initiatives that leverage segments with the highest profitability or growth potential. By adjusting the allocation methodology and emphasizing data-driven decisions, BFBS can enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Analysis of Pecos Printers, Inc.

Pecos Printers' pricing and cost strategies are critical in maintaining competitiveness. The company’s markup policy of 50% and the focus on production efficiency suggest a strong emphasis on cost control and value-based pricing. The detailed cost sheet shows a total unit cost of $290, with fixed overhead estimated at $45 per unit based on annual fixed costs of $450,000 and production of 10,000 units.

The key decision rule—accept offers of $300 or more—aligns with the goal of maintaining a targeted profit margin. However, the incident involving Ms. Goodperson demonstrates the importance of flexible and nuanced decision-making rather than rigid rules. Her acceptance of a lower-price offer, which was judged to be advantageous, suggests that overriding a strict rule can sometimes be justified by strategic considerations, such as market penetration or long-term relationships.

To further improve operations, I recommend adopting a more flexible acceptance policy that considers strategic value, customer relationships, and market dynamics. Additionally, implementing a comprehensive contribution margin analysis per offer can help sales staff and management make more informed, profit-oriented decisions that balance short-term gains against long-term strategic goals.

Conclusion

Each of these cases underscores the importance of integrating quantitative analysis with strategic judgment. While spreadsheet models and decision rules offer valuable frameworks, managerial discretion and strategic flexibility remain essential to navigate complex market conditions and organizational goals. By refining cost allocation methods, sharpening decision-making rules, and leveraging detailed financial analysis, managers can significantly improve organizational performance across diverse business contexts.

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