Answer:
Stability in the financial system
– Price stability—fighting inflation
– Full employment
– Economic growth
– Interest rate stability
– Currency stability
Rearden Metal has a bond issue outstanding with ten years to maturity, a yield to maturity of 8.6%, and a B rating. The corresponding risk-free rate is 3% and the market risk premium is 6%. Assuming a normal economy, the expected return on Rearden Metal's debt is closest to:______
a. 0.6%
b. 1.6%
c. 4.6%
d. 6.0%
Answer:
c. 4.6%
Explanation:
the question is incomplete, since it is missing the average beta for B rated bonds, so I looked for similar questions: average beta for B bonds = 0.26 and since we are assuming a normal economy, we should use it:
the expected return on the bonds = risk free rate + (average beta of B rated bonds x risk premium)
expected return = 3% + (0.26 x 6%)
expected return = 3% + (0.26 x 6%) = 3% + 1.56% = 4.56% ≈ 4.6%
What are some types of performance that a manaer would have to control for a home health care agency? A. A health insurance companyB. A primary care clinicC. An outpatient surgery facilityD. A mental health counseling center E. A medical supply store
Answer:
A. A health insurance company
B. A primary care clinic
E. A medical supply store
Explanation:
Management control can be defined as how the role of various individuals and groups within an organization are being monitored, controlled, and regulated to perform specific actions and avoid other non-essential activities to accomplish the organization's goals.
For a health care agency, some types of performance the manager would have to control for a home health care agency are:
A health insurance company:
Their role is to ensure that high health care cost is made affordable to individuals.
They must also ensure that a top-notch health service is being provided to the patients.
A primary care clinic:
They are responsible for the prevention of disease outbreaks and counseling their clients about how to take good care of their health conditions.
A medical supply store:
They serve as an inventory supply unit that are liable for the distribution of medical supplies to the individuals.
Leach Inc. experienced the following events for the first two years of its operations:
Year 1: Issued $10,000 of common stock for cash.
Provided $100,000 of services on account.
Provided $35,000 of services and received cash.
Collected $65,000 cash from accounts receivable.
Paid $14,000 of salaries expense for the year.
Adjusted the accounting records to reflect uncollectible accounts expense for the year. Leach estimates that 8 percent of the ending accounts receivable balance will be uncollectible.
Year 2: Wrote off an uncollectible account for $680.
Provided $120,000 of services on account.
Provided $25,000 of services and collected cash.
Collected $102,000 cash from accounts receivable.
Paid $30,000 of salaries expense for the year.
Adjusted the accounts to reflect uncollectible accounts expense for the year. Leach estimates that 8 percent of the ending accounts receivable balance will be uncollectible.
Required
a. Record the 2016 and 2017 events in general journal form and post them to T-accounts. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
b. Prepare the income statement, statement of changes in stockholders’ equity, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows for 2016 and 2017. (Statement of Cash Flows and Balance Sheet only: Items to be deducted must be indicated with a minus sign.)
c. What is the net realizable value of the accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 and Dec. 31. 2017?
Answer:
that is too hard check gogle
Blue Enterprises reported cost of goods sold for 2020 of $1,307,500 and retained earnings of $5,383,000 at December 31, 2020. Blue later discovered that its ending inventories at December 31, 2019 and 2020, were overstated by $118,630 and $36,930, respectively. Determine the corrected amounts for 2020 cost of goods sold and December 31, 2020, retained earnings.
Answer: See explanation
Explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, the corrected amounts for 2020 cost of goods sold would be:
= $1307500 + $36930 - $118630
= $1225800
The corrected Retained earnings would be:
= $5,383,000 - $36,930
= $5,346,070
Investment in an equipment project yields a net present worth of (–$150) at 15% interest rate and $95 at 20% interest rate. Calculate the internal rate of return on this investment.
Answer:
18.067%
Explanation:
Let , i = 15% , then NPV = -$150 ,
When i = 20%, NPV = $95 A
At IRR , let the NPV = 0
Now, using the linear interpolation method we get
20% - 15%/ IRR -15 = 95-(-150) / 0-(-150)
20% - 15%/ IRR -15 = 245 / 150
5 / IRR -15 = 1.63
1/IRR -15 = 0.326
1/0.326 = IRR - 15
3.067 = IRR -15
IRR = 3.067+ 15
IRR = 18.067%
Peter, has discovered another wine, wine D. Wine drinkers are willing to pay 45 dollars to drink it right now. The amount that wine drinkers are willing to pay will rise by 15 dollars each year that the wine ages. The interest rate is 10%. How much would Peter be willing to pay for the wine if he buys it as an investment? (Pick the closest answer.)
a. 76 dollars
b. 45 dollars
c. 150 dollars
d. 495 dollars
e. 71 dollars
Answer:
e. 71 dollars
Explanation:
Peter was willing to but the wine for $45
In a year, there is an increase of $15 = $45 + $15 = $60
The interest rate of 10% of $60 = $6
Total = $66 ~ $70
Therefore, the amount he is willing to pay for the win if he buys it as investment would be 71 dollars.
The Backwoods American company in Problem 2.1 produces approximately 20,000 parkas annually. The quality management program the company implemented was able to improve the average percentage of good parkas produced by 2% each year, beginning with 83% good-quality parkas in 2012. Only about 20% of poor-quality parkas can be reworked.
Total (not per parka) direct manufacturing cost is given below:
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Direct Manufacturing Cost $420,900 $423,400 $424,700 $436,100 $435,500
A) Compute the product yield for each of the five years.
B) Using a rework cost of $12 per parka, determine the manufacturing cost per good parka for each of the five years. What you can you conclude about the improvement process?
Answer:
a. 2003 product yield = 20,000(0.83) + 20,000 (1 - 0.83)(0.20)
= 16,600 + 680
= 17,280 parkas
2004 product yield = 20,000*(0.85) + 20,000*(0.15)(0.20)
= 17,000 + 600
= 17,600 parkas
2005 product yield = 20,000*(0.87) + 20,000*(0.13)(0.20)
= 17,400 + 520
= 17,920 parkas
2006 product yield = 20,000*(0.89) + 20,000*(0.11)(0.20)
= 17,800 + 440
= 18,240 parkas
2007 product yield = 20,000*(0.91) + 20,000*(0.09)(0.20)
= 18,200 + 360
= 18,560 parkas
b. 2003 manufacturing cost per good parka = 420,900 + 12*(20,000)(0.17)(0.20) /17,280
= 420,900 + 12 (680) / 17,280
= 429,060 /17,280
= $24.83
2004 manufacturing cost per good parka = 423,400 + 12*(600) /17,600
= 430,600 /17,600
= $24.47
2005 manufacturing cost per good parka = 424,700 + 12*(520) / 17,920
= 430,940 /17,920
= $24.05
2006 manufacturing cost per good parka = 436,100 + 12*(440) / 18,240
= 441,380 /18,240
= $24.20
2007 manufacturing cost per good parka = 435,500 + 12 *(360) /18,560
= 439,820 / 18,560
= $23.70
Price Quantity Demanded by Michelle Quantity Demanded by Laura Quantity Demanded by Hillary$5 5 4 11$4 6 6 13$3 7 8 15$2 8 10 17$1 9 12 19$0 10 14 21If the market consists of Michelle, Laura, and Hillary and the price falls by $1, the quantity demanded in the market increases bya. 2 units.b. 4 units.c. 5 units.d. 3 units.
Answer:
The correct option is c. 5 units.
Explanation:
Note: The data in this question are merged together. They are therefore sorted before the question is answered. See the attached pdf file for the complete question with the sorted data.
The explanation to the answer is now given as follows:
Note: See the attached excel file for the calculation of change in price and Quantity Demanded from the bottom.
From the table in the question and the attached excel file, whenever price changes (falls or increases) by $1, we have:
Change in Quantity Demanded by Michelle = 1
Change Quantity Demanded by Laura = 2
Change Quantity Demanded by Hillary = 2
Total change in quantity demanded = Change in Quantity Demanded by Michelle + Change Quantity Demanded by Laura + Change Quantity Demanded by Hillary = 1 + 2 + 2 = 5 units
From the above calculation therefore, if the market consists of Michelle, Laura, and Hillary and the price falls by $1, the quantity demanded in the market increases by the total change in quantity demanded, i.e. by 5 units.
Therefore, the correct option is c. 5 units.
What is the beta of a portfolio comprised of the following securities? Stock Amount Invested Security Beta A $ 4,000 1.44 B $ 5,000 1.55 C $ 7,500 1.00
Answer: 1.27
Explanation:
The portfolio beta is a weighted average of the individual betas of the composite stocks.
Total amount invested = 4,000 + 5,000 + 7,500
= $16,500
Portfolio beta = (4,000/16,500 * 1.44) + (5,000/16,500 * 1.55) + (7,500/16,500 * 1.00)
= 0.3490909 + 0.469697 + 0.45454545
= 1.27333335
= 1.27
Which of the following is not an exemption from minimum essential coverage for health insurance:
a. the taxpayer had coverage for all but 1 month during the year
b. the taxpayer’s income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level
c. the taxpayer was in jail
d. the taxpayer spent 350 days out of the United States during the year
Answer:
c. the taxpayer was in jail
Explanation:
The minimum eligibility for cover in the health insurance exemption is as follows:
1. Tax payer should cover for all month but for one month
2. The income of the taxpayer should be lower than 200 of the federal level of the poverty
And,
3. The taxpayer should spent 350 days out of the total days avaiiable in the united states
Therefore the option c is to be selected as it not come under the exemption criteria
The adjusted trial balance of Sunland Company shows these data pertaining to sales at the end of its fiscal year, October 31, 2022: Sales Revenue $903,400; Freight-Out $13,700; Sales Returns and Allowances $22,000; and Sales Discounts $15,400. Prepare the sales section of the income statement.
Answer and Explanation:
The preparation of the sales section of the income statement is presented below:
Income Statement
For the year ended
Sales
Sales revenue $903,400
Less:
Sales Discount $15,400
Sales return & allowances $22,000
Net Sales $866,000
hence the net sales is $866,000
The freight out would not be considered. Hence, ignored it
In the Keynesian model, when government decreases its spending by $20 billion, and it decreases taxes by $30 billion, and the MPC is .75, by how much will total spending in the economy change?A) Total spending will increase by $70 billion.
B) Total spending will decrease by $270 billion.
C) Total spending will increase by $200 billion.
D) Total spending will increase by $10 billion.
E) Total spending will decrease by $470 billion.
Answer:
D) Total spending will increase by $10 billion.
Explanation:
The computation is shown below:
As we know that
Multiplier = 1 ÷ 1 -MPC
= 1 ÷ 1 - 0.75
= 1 ÷ 0.25
= 4
When there is a decrease in tax so the total spending increase is $30 billion
And, the reduction in spending because of the reduction in the government expenditure is $20 billion
So, the increase in total spending is
= $30 billion - $20 billion
= $10 billions
hence, the correct option is D.
At which stage of the business cycle would the economy be at when GDP begins to rise and the unemployment rate begins to fall?
A)
Peak
B)
Contraction
Trough
D)
Expansion
Answer: A - peak
Explanation:
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Given aggregate supply, when there is an increase in aggregate demand, it leads to
Answer:
demand pull inflation is the answer
Calculate the yield to maturity of a zero coupon bond with a face value (par value) of $1,000, maturing in 15 years and selling for a price of $525.75.a. 5.62%.b. 4.38%.c. 8.74%.d. 15.26%.e. 16.27%.
Answer:
YTM = 0.043793 or 4.3793% rounded off to 4.38%
Explanation:
The yield to maturity or YTM is the yield or return that an investor can earn on the bond if the bond is purchased today and is held till the bond matures. The formula to calculate the Yield to maturity of a zero coupon bond is as follows,
YTM = [ (( F / PV)^1/n) - 1 ]
Where,
F is the Face value of the bond
PV is the current value of the bond
n is the number of years to maturity
YTM = [ (( 1000 / 525.75)^1/15) - 1 ]
YTM = 0.043793 or 4.3793% rounded off to 4.38%
The ________ summarizes the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a project.
Answer:
Responsibility matrix
Explanation:
The responsibility matrix deals with the various kind of the responsibilities that specified the task that should be achieved and the type of responsibility that each one of them is responsible for their work
It is also known as the linear responsibility chart
Therefore the responsibility matrix is the answer and the same is to be considered
Once the prototype of Wainwright Industries' new riding lawnmower, made especially for women, passes concept testing, the next step is ________
A) commercialization
B) focus group surveys
C) concept development
D) post-testing
E) marketing strategy
Answer: commercialization
Explanation:
Concept testing is the stage at which survey is being carried out for a particular product. This is done in order to know how consumers will accept a new product before such product is finally introduced to the market.
Since the product has passed the concept testing, the next step will be commercialization. This is when the product is then introduced and the business is managed in order to make profit.
Answer:
E) marketing strategy
Explanation:
When a new product is the be introduced to the market there are various stages the it should undergo to ensure it has high quality and is well recieved by the consumer.
The various steps are:
- idea development
- focus group survey
- concept testing
- market strategy development
- product development
- test marketing
- commercialisation
When the new product is confirmed as a viable one marketing strategy development is started to see how product can best be delivered to the consumer
This stage comes after concept testing.
___________________ includes the process, content, and outcome of refreshment or replacement of attributes that have the potential to substantially affect its long-term prospects in a company.a) vertical integrationb) general managementc) strategic renewald) corporate governance
Answer:
Strategic renewal
Explanation:
Strategic renewal includes the process, content, and outcome of refreshment or replacement of attributes that have the potential to substantially affect its long-term prospects in a company. It is also the process of change and the outcome of adjustment in strategic direction that has the vital potential to determine the long-term competitiveness of a company in its industry
(TCO C) For several years, Mountain Home University had used IBM computers. Recently, Apple Computers offered them a better machine at lower a price for one of the University's labs; however Mountain Home did not buy them because the _____ costs were too high.a. transactional.
b. opportunity.
c. marginal.
d. switching.
Answer:
d. switching.
Explanation:
Since in the question it is mentioned that Mountain university used IBM computers also the apple computers offered them a better machiner at a lesser cost but the university did not buyed as the switching cost is too high
Bcz from exchanging from IBM computer to Apple computers the cost is high and that cost we called as switching
Hence, the correct option is d.
About how frequently does Hope receive a paycheck?
Answer:
every 2 weeks
Explanation:
A paycheck is a salary the employee or worker gets. Hope receives a paycheck every 2 weeks.
What is a paycheck?A paycheck means the salary or wages an employee or worker gets for doing the work under their employment by the employer.
The frequency of a paycheck usually depends on the period of work. i.e a month in most cases but here Hope receives a paycheck every 2 weeks.
Therefore, the above statement aptly describes the paycheck.
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The point where marginal cost curve crosses the ____________ and ___________ curve is where the profit maximizing quantity demanded (dropping down to the X-axis) and price (going up to the demand curve or average revenue curve and over to the Y-axis) are determined.
Answer:
This question is incomplete, the options are missing and the word "and" between the gaps is wrong and should not be there.
The options are the following:
a) Marginal revenue
b) Average revenue
c) Variable cost
d) Fixed cost
And the correct answer is the option A: Marginal revenue.
Explanation:
To begin with, in the microeconomics theory the marginal analysis is very well known for being one of the reasons why the price is determined in the markets under the laws of economic sciences. Moreover, this marginal analysis focus on the interaction between all the curves that represents the costs and revenues that are related to the consumer of a good or service in a particular market. In the graphic, the point where the marginal cost curve equals the marginal revenue curve is where the profit maximizing quantity demanded and the price are the same and therefore those are the equilibrium numbers.
Casey Electronics has a piece of machinery that costs $300,000 and is expected to have a useful life of 6 years or 40,000 hours. Residual value is expected to be $50,000.Using the units-of-production method, what is depreciation expense for the first year assuming it was used 6,000 hours?a) $37,500b) $70,000c) $81,000d) $41,667
Answer:
a) $37,500
Explanation:
In order to determine the depreciation for year 1 based on the units-of-production method, we apply the formula below:
Annual Depreciation= Depreciable Value × Units produced during the year /Estimated total production
Depreciable Value = Original cost – Scrap value
depreciable value=$300,000-$50,000=$250,000
Units produced during the year=6,000 hours
Estimated total production in hours=40,000 hours
first-year depreciation=$250,000*6000/40000
first-year depreciation=$ 37,500.00
Question 1 of 10
What is one way banks can recover money they have loaned to someone who
has stopped making payments?
O A. Banks can require the borrower's friends and family to pay off the
loan.
B. Banks can have collection agencies seize part of the borrower's
income.
C. Banks can force the borrower's employer to fire him or her
immediately
D. Banks can make the borrower work at the bank for no salary.
Answer:
B. Banks can have collection agencies seize part of the borrower's income.
Explanation:
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Banks can recover money they have loaned to someone who has stopped making payments the banks can have collection agencies seize part of the borrower's income. Thus, option (b) is correct.
What is bank?
The term Bank refers to a financial institution that deals with money. For the aim of saving and investing, the individual deposits money into a personal account. Additionally, banks can offer loans and ATM services. There are two different kinds of banks, such as public and private ones.
The debtors give the loan to the bank, but as long as someone is not returned on payment, the bank can hire collection agencies. The collection agencies' main role is to collect money with interest from debtors.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
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Entity A supplies planed timber, paint, varnish, springs, upholstery, and cushioning to EntityB, which produces a ready to use furniture. Entity C is the marketing department of Entity B. In this context, ______.a. A is an upstream supply chain member, while C is the downstream chain memberb. C is an upstream supply chain member, while A is the downstream chain memberc. B is an upstream supply chain member, while A is the downstream chain memberd. C is an upstream supply chain member, while B is the downstream chain member
Answer:
a. A is an upstream supply chain member, while C is the downstream chain member
Explanation:
Supply chain management can be defined as the effective and efficient management of the flow of goods and services as well as all of the production processes involved in the transformation of raw materials into finished products that meet the insatiable want and need of the consumers. Generally, the supply chain management involves all the activities associated with planning, execution and supply of finished goods and services to the consumers.
The key principle of supply chain management can be best summed up as collaboration between multiple firms. These multiple firms include a company that is saddled with the responsibility of manufacturing, a wholesaler, and a retailer who typically sells the products to the customers or consumers.
Basically, these three (3) firms or individuals are required to collaborate with each other so as to meet the needs of the customers in a timely manner or fashion and at a fair price too.
Entity A supplies planed timber, paint, varnish, springs, upholstery, and cushioning to Entity B, which produces a ready to use furniture. Entity C is the marketing department of Entity B.
In this context, Entity A is an upstream supply chain member, while Entity C is the downstream chain member.
The upstream supply chain member are the suppliers of raw materials to another organization for its production line while the downstream chain member are the intermediary between the manufacturer and the consumer.
Destin Company signs a contract to manufacture a new 3D printer for $80,000. The contract includes installation which costs $4,000 and a maintenance agreement over the life of the printer at a cost of $10,000. The printer cannot be operated without the installation. Destin Company as well as other companies could provide the installation and maintenance agreement. What are Destin Company's performance obligations in this contract?
Answer:
From the question, the contract stipulates that Destin Company has three (3) performance obligations.
1. Manufacture a new 3D printer
2. Installation of the 3D printer.
3. Maintenance of the 3D printer over the life of the printer.
All three of these are to be performed by Destin Company for the client they signed the contract with.
Under certain conditions, the Coase theorem asserts that the property right to an activity will be acquired by the party that values it most. What are the two implications of the Coase theorem that are listed in the chapter? (Check only two.) A. Legal constraints will not affect the outcome. B. The outcome will result in the rights to an activity going to the party that deserves them the most C. The outcome will result in the largest possible economic pie for society to enjoy. D. Bargaining will be efficient since transactions costs are eliminated.
Answer:
The correct answers are the options:
B) The outcome will result in the rights to an activity going to the party that deserves them the most
D) Bargaining will be efficient since transactions costs are eliminated.
Explanation:
To begin with, the concept that is name as "Coase Theorem" is famously known in the microeconomics theory as the statement that describes the economic efficiency of an outcome that involves externalities. Moreover, it indicates that if a trade between two private parties is possible and the transactions costs are low, then it all will end up in a Pareto efficiency situation in where the party that it deserves the most will be benefit himself from that. However the theorem is just that, a theorem, it is very difficult to be applicable for the real life economics due to the fact that in real life the transactions costs are rarely low enough.
Union local school district has bonds outstanding with a coupon rate of 3.2 percent paid semiannually and 16 years to maturity. The yield to maturity on these bonds is 3.7 percent and the bonds have a par value of $5,000. What is the dollar price of the bonds?
Answer:
Bond Price= $4,700.15
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
coupon rate= 0.032/2= 0.016
YTM= 0.037/2= 0.0185
Number of periods= 16*2= 32
Par value= $5,000
To calculate the price of the bond, we need to use the following formula:
Bond Price= cupon*{[1 - (1+i)^-n] / i} + [face value/(1+i)^n]
Bond Price= 80*{[1 - (1.0185^-32)] / 0.0185} + (5,000/1.0185^32)
Bond Price= 1,919.05 + 2,781.10
Bond Price= $4,700.15
Answer:
4700.15
Explanation:
Using BA calculator:
N=2*16=32 (because semiannually)
I/Y=3.7%/2=1.85% (because semiannually)
PMT=3.2%/2*5000=1.6%*5000=80
FV=5000
Compute PV=4700.15
Bill Darby started Darby Company on January 1, 2016. The company experienced the following events during its first year of operation:
a. Earned $1,600 of cash revenue.
b. Borrowed $3,000 cash from the bank.
c. Adjusted the accounting records to recognize accrued interest expense on the bank note. The note, issued on September 1, Year 1, had a one-year term and an 10 percent annual interest rate.
Required:
a. What is the amount of interest payable at December 31, 2016?
b. What is the amount of interest expense in 2016?
c. What is the amount of interest paid in 2016?
Answer:
Darby Company
a. The amount of interest payable at December 31, 2016 is $100.
b. The amount of interest expense in 2016 is $100.
c. The amount of interest paid in 2016 is $0.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Notes Payable to the bank = $3,000
Interest rate = 10%
Period of note = 1 year
Issue date = September 1
Interest on the note = $3,000 * 10% * 4/12 = $100
b) The interest payable in 2016 equals the interest expense for 2016. From the calculations, there is no payment for interest expense in 2016, that is why the interest payable equals the interest expense.
identify three of the many shared ethical standards among businesses that are incorporated in codes of ethics
Answer:
c. Social responsibility, fair pricing and truth in advertising.
Explanation:
The ethical standards shared by organizations that are incorporated into codes of ethics are: Social responsibility, fair price, truth in advertising.
A company needs to be ethical and transparent, this includes all its internal and external processes and systems. A company's social ethics can be demonstrated through responsibility to its stakeholders, which means that the company must promote the development of its employees, society and the environment.
The fair price refers to fair competition and the practice of prices consistent with its products and services, acting as a promoter to improve the quality of life of the population and enabling economic strengthening.
The truth in advertising corresponds to organizational transparency in promoting products and services consistent with what they offer in terms of price, quality, benefits, etc.
A company that complies with such ethical standards is much better positioned in the market and has a higher level of reliability by investors and consumers.
Answer: C. Social responsibility, fair pricing and truth in advertising.
Explanation:
To prevent everyone from passively agreeing with each other in quarterly department meetings, one person will now be required to openly point out all the possible things that could go wrong with each new project.
2. HomeSafe sells and installs wireless home security systems in 5 districts across the Midwest. HomeSafe has about 20 sales reps in each district. At the end of each year, the top sales rep from each district wins an extra week of paid vacation time to use in the following year.
3. Your organization is in a rut. Everyone is doing the same things they’ve always done and there’s nothing creative or groundbreaking happening. You have two employees retiring soon and decide to replace them with people from completely different industries to bring in novel perspectives and keep everyone on their toes.
4. People in your office seem to be afraid to try new things, so the company sets up a monthly brainstorming session where employees can safely present wild and innovative new ideas. The sessions happen after work hours, but everyone who attends and contributes at least one new idea gets to take the last Friday of the month off of work.
5. Some of your employees want to bring the company’s training program entirely online (option 1), while others think it’s best to keep a face-to-face component in addition to offering a few online sessions (option 2). Due to resource constraints, the company can only choose one option. The executives decide to assign one upper manager to argue for option 1 and another to argue for option 2. This will help them to gather the necessary facts to make a final call.
Question Completion:
Managers are constantly confronted with conflicts—both functional and dysfunctional-while trying to reach organizational goals. This activity is important because effective management requires the ability to stimulate functional conflicts.
The goal of this exercise is to challenge your knowledge of the techniques for stimulating functional conflict.
Select the most appropriate technique for stimulating functional conflict for each of the items listed below.
Options:
Spur competition among employees
Change the organization's culture and procedures
Bring in outsiders for new perspectives
Use programmed conflict
Answer:
1. Change the organization's culture and procedures
2. Spur competition among employees
3. Bring in outsiders for new perspectives
4. Spur competition among employees
5. Use programmed conflict
Explanation:
Functional workplace conflicts are purposeful conflicts that spur healthy, constructive, and problem-solving disagreements between functional groups or individuals. They help to identify problems early, as these regulated conflicts trigger some actions that may expose other underlying problems. They also improve productivity by galvanizing the workforce to improve their individual insights, relationships with others, and commitment to the achievement of organizational success. Functional conflicts should be encouraged by management, while efforts should be exerted to reduce dysfunctional conflicts through appropriate mediations.