Analyze the current dissension among unions in the AFL-CIO. Several unions, including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have pulled out of the AFL-CIO. New national labor organizations such as UniteHere and Change to Win have been formed. Many more unions have made known their dissatisfact
Company "A" and "B" sell an identical product. Company "A" utilizes new and expensive labor saving capital equipment in the manufacturing process. Company "B" instead uses older manufacturing equipment that requires a greater amount of labor in the manufacturing process. The products sell for the same price per unit. Compute
1. What is the relationship among money, labor cost, profitability and knowledge in the modern democratic capitalistic society? Compare and contrast this relationship with that of a socialized or communist society. How has this relationship impacted you personally? What suggestions or recommendations can you offer? 2. Disting
I believe that unions are necessary in some forms of industries. However, if given a choice, unions would prefer to implement a skill based pay system than some form of gain sharing plan. What is the reasoning behind this philosophy?
? Consider the following scenario: Your company sells its products in many different countries. The Director of Exporting and Trade has decided to take on a number of interns over the summer to help the company communicate with its outlets within the various foreign countries. The interns, who are studying to get their Associate
Wonderful! Not only did our salespeople do a good job in meeting the sales budget this year,but our production people did a good jobn in controlling costs as well."said Anna jones, president of Hess inc. "Our $34,110 overall manufaturing cost variance is only 1.47% of the $2,320,000 standard cost of products made during the year
Pick one of the Operating Environment factors (competitors, creditors, customers, labor, or suppliers) and discuss how you would monitor and evaluate trends for an effective "early warning" system for your strategic planning. Include sample data for illustration.
Use the following information to answer questions 1 and 2: w. At the beginning of 20x7, estimated overhead costs were $156,000 and estimated direct labor hours were 20,800. Actual overhead costs amounted to $166,400, and 20,904 direct labor hours were worked. 1. What predetermined overhead rate should the law firm use to a
1. What is a lockout in connection with labor law? a. an action by management to prevent workers from entering the company's premises. b. an action by workers to prevent customers from entering the company's premises. c. an action by workers to prevent management from entering the company's premises. d. an action by mana
Two common problems with data collection: 1. Extreme values of observations occur from errors in recording costs (for example, a misplaced decimal point), from nonrepresentative periods (for example, from a period in which a major machine breakdown occurred or from a period in which a delay in delivery of materials from an in
Details: You are pretty sure that the workers will try to unionize and you may be drawn into a collective bargaining situation. Help Steve prepare for this by locating 1-2 articles, websites or book chapters on collective bargaining cases. These can be historical accounts of collective bargaining cases. Research articles discus
AirMeals Inc prepares in flight meals for a number of major airlines. One of the company's products is stuffed cannelloni with roasted pepper sauce, fresh baby corn and spring salad. During the most recent week, the company prepared 6,000 of these meals using 1,150 direct labor hours. The company paid these direct labor workers
This is a role-playing exercise, in which you are a conflict resolution consultant. Here is the scenario: As part of its attempt to be a good corporate neighbor, X-Cell, Inc. (a manufacturer of cell phones that has its corporate headquarters in your home town) donated 50 computers with broadband Internet access to the public
Define unions and labor relations and their impact on organizations. Examine the impact of changes in employee relations strategies, policies, and practices on organizational performance. Are unions still relevant in the United States?
Given all the negative media coverage on U.S. companies exploiting labor in overseas factories, what are some of the factors you think companies should consider when determining a total compensation package in Mexico?
Taking into account the wages, working conditions, and job opportunities, is the manufacturing of goods in countries with low labor cost advantageous to developed and developing countries alike? What would be a product manufactured by a developing country?
Gibson Valves produces cast bronze valves on an assembly line, currently producing 1600 valves per shift. If the production is increased to 2000 valves per shift, labor productivity will increase by 10% 20% 25% 40% 50%
I love your explanations! approx.150 words No. 1 ________________________________________ What is the relationship between performance tracking and the communication plan? Can you have a strong performance tracking system without a strong communication plan? Explain! No. 2 ________________________________________
Please see attached document. Please solve using Excel & show work if possible. Thanks! A US manufacturing company operating a subsidiary in a less developed country shows the following results: US Less developed country Sales (units) 100,000 20,000 Labor (hours) 20,000 15,000 Raw materials (currency) $20,000 FC 20,000
How could your company utilize PDA technology to improve efficiencies? Would there be a time, cost, or labor savings?
Assignment: Introduction to International Labor Memo Consider the following scenario: Your company sells its products in many different countries. The Director of Exporting and Trade has decided to take on a number of interns over the summer to help the company communicate with its outlets within the various foreign countries
Explain in what ways businesses should be ethically and legally responsible for non-union employees they lay-off. Explain what level of loyalty businesses and employees should expect and/or demand from one another. Explain, with examples, why this does or does not occur.
What is the relationship between corporate governance and social responsibility? What recommendations would you make to improve the effectiveness of today's boards of directors? Provide specific examples from one or more organizations.
Please help me with the following: The per-unit standards for direct materials are 2 gallons at $4 per gallon. Last month, 11,200 gallons of direct materials that actually cost $42,400 were used to produce 6,000 units of product. What was the direct materials quantity variance for last month? --------------------------------
The organization is a medium-sized independent living home, Happy Trails, LLC. It is a for-profit facility located in a suburban environment. Due to traffic and road congestion, this eldercare facility is the most convenient independent living home near the city. Independent living homes in the city offer many of the same servic
Explain how unions are formed. Explain the collective bargaining process. Describe what happens when collective bargaining breaks down. Describe a typical grievance procedure.
The Clayton Company uses a standard cost system in which manufacturing overhead costs are applied to units of the company's single product on the basis of direct labor-hours (DLHs). The standard cost card for the product follows: Please see attached file for full problem description. Problem 1 Questions:
Company A produces two products. The products' identified costs and production information are as follows: Product A Product B Direct Material $18,000 $12,000 Direct labor 6,000 12,000 Units produced 4,000 5,000 Overhe
Assume that you-as a supervisor in a manufacturing plant-have heard rumors that the union, which has been virtually inactive until now, is planning to take complaints to upper management. 2. What type of plan could be presented to upper management, which could prevent the need for union action. Explain how this plan can also
Briefly answer the questions after reading each of the scenarios, based on U.S. business law. 1.You just had one of those days?exciting and overwhelming. As your company's director of human relations, you have dealt with an employee asking how much leave he can take when his wife has their first baby next month. A phone cal