Discussion on Organizations as Cultures

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Identify the basic values that you think have guided public sector organizations in the United States over the past 100 years. What values do you think have guided organizations in the private sector? Does their exist a ‘clash’ of values between public and private organizations that have contributed to cultural conlict in the United States? How might non-profit organizational values contributed or not contributed to such a conflict?

Students should make at least one 20-line comment, answering the question(s) above.

 

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You, the managerial accountant, are asked by the CFO (Mr. Smith) of Wilson–West Manufacturing (a new company) to set up a product costing system. The following are the types of expenses that will be included:

• Direct labor
• Direct materials
• Utilities
• Depreciation
• Maintenance
• Insurance on the equipment
• Rent on the plant
• Administrative salaries
• Rent for the office

In a memo format, explain to Mr. Smith and the president what will be included in product costing.

• Explain what is involved in a product costing system.
• Explain why Wilson–West Manufacturing needs to have a product costing system.
• Allocate the above expenses as fixed, mixed, or variable expenses.
• Prepare calculations for the following, and explain your computations:
  • Variable cost: The unit rate is $0.25, and the actual hours used for manufacturing are 15,000.
  • Mixed cost: The unit rate is $0.25, actual hours are 10,000, and the fixed cost is $5,000 per month.
  • Total cost: Use your calculations from above.
• Explain this to Mr. Smith who will prepare these calculations on a monthly basis.

 

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U05A2 “Huntington Ingalls Industries” Financial Analysis

Analyze the impact of international trade on Huntington Ingalls financial statements.
Analyze specific risks of a company”s international trade.

Analyze the current decisions made within a company that have regulatory and tax implications.

Analyze the current corporate governance and ethical responsibilities in Huntington Ingalls

Evaluate alternative methods of financing used in a company.

Assess the overall financial health of Huntington Ingalls based on a financial analysis.

 

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Question 1

Research Dell Corporation and Hewlett Packard. Analyze each company’s competitive strategy. Are they really in competition with each other? If so, how? Which company is the better competitor? Why? Which has the best chance for a successful future? Why?

Question 2

Goodwill Industries (GW) has been in business for over one hundred years.This non-profit is known throughout the USA as a giant among NFP Organizations.Its mission statement reads:

Goodwill Industries International enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work.

Goodwill Industries International enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work.

Their values on their website as stated are:

Respect:We treat all people with dignity and respect.Stewardship:We honor our heritage by being socially, financially and environmentally responsible. Ethics:We strive to meet the highest ethical standards.Learning:We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn.Innovation:We embrace continuous improvement.

Goodwill Industries has been controversial at times with complaints of over compensation of executives to “slave like working conditions”.

Research this organization.What are their business strategies? Do they live up to their mission and value statements? How so? Determine a business strategy that would work better if you were a competitor.

Question 3

• Why do lessons learned documents fail to capture meaningful information that could help future projects in the future?
• Research and discuss the reasons why a project closeout is considered unsuccessful
• Who decides to close out a project? Provide reasoning for your response.

 

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Assignment:

Part 1:

Select a business entity that can be transferred by the owners and in a minimum of 525 words address the following:

• Explain why the entity was chosen by the team and how the entity choice supports the overall vision for the business.
• Outline the role (officer or director) each team member will play in the business, their responsibilities, and why they were selected for the particular role.

Part 2: 

Draft a disciplinary policy for the company. Using at least 350 words, identify employee discrimination risks and analyze how the disciplinary policy will help to mitigate those risks.

Part 3:

Draft a succession plan for the business using at least 350 words. Each team member should have some ownership interest in the business.  Format Part 3 of the assignment like a contract. 

Cite a minimum of 3 scholarly sources.

Format Part 1 of the assignment consistent with APA guidelines. Format Part 2 of the assignment like a company policy. Format Part 3 of the assignment like a contract.  Search the Internet for examples.

Additonal Instruction:

I only need part 3.  The entity is an S corporation.  I would like an intro outlining why succession plans are important prior to the 350 word minimum succession plan written as a contract.  At least one scholarly resource is required.  

 

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