Backgorund material - "OSHA to Address Persistent Violators of Job Safety Rules" appeared in the New York Times. Other referenses come from the PBS' Front Line web site include: "The McWane Way"; "The Victims"; "OSHA Rejects"; and "McWane's Response". This is a two part report. My requirement is to turn in 8-10 pages - so I a
Businesses today (GE, H-P, Sun) are transforming labor into a more flexible (and variable) cost. Discuss whether direct labor is a fixed or variable cost. (I'm pretty sure it's variable). What are the pros and cons of management treating direct labor as a variable cost? Are there ethical issues to be conside
Why were white Southerners willing to wreck the Union their grandfathers had put together with so much love and labor?
1. Do you think that both the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) of 1938 and the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) are as effective today as they were at the time they were passed. 2. What recommendations would you make to update and improve both laws? (at least 4 pages of information). Thank you.
What are budget variances? What factors or events contribute to variances? What is the relationship between the sensitivity analysis in preparing the budget and variance analysis in managing the budget?
A company produces to a seasonal demand, with the forecast for the next 12 months as given below. Month Demand January 600 February 700 March 800 April 700 May 600 June 500 July 600 August 700 September 800 October 900 November 700 December 600 The present labor force can produce 500 units per mont
Many organizations and managers fail to develop a clear compensation strategy or, fail to align compensation and motivation practices with the overall strategy of the organization. Based off of readings and your own experiences, discuss the design elements of an effective employee relations program. What should organizatio
7-22: Materials and manufacturing labor variances. Consider the following data collected for Great Homes, Inc.: Direct Material Direct Manufacture Material's Cost incurred: actual inputs x actual prices $200,000 $90,000 Actual inputs x standard prices 214,000 86,000 Standard inputs allowed for actual output x s
This posting examines why was prosperity only for the business and middle class or rich which invested in these businesses that where prosperous. It discusses why did Unions not do more about this.
Case review/analysis. See attached file for full problem description.
Following labor standards have been established for a product standard labor hours per unit of output 8 hours standard labor rate $13.10 per hour the following data pertain to operations concerning the product for the last month: actual hours worked 4,000 hours actual total labor
The following labor standards have been established for a product: Standard labor-hours per unit of output 2.4 hours Standard labor rate $15.45 per hour The following data pertain to operations concerning the product for the last month: Actual hours worked: 5400 hours actual total lab
Compare the American Federation of Labor's trade unionism with reformist unions such as the Knights of Labor and the National Labor Union. What are some of the drawbacks to the AFL's pragmatic trade unionism?
Why do you think that teachers unions object to linking teachers pay to their students performance on standardized test. Why is building public support so important a part of labor negotiations for public-sector jobs. This is strictly an opinion based question and is based on the case being built around Governor Schwarzene
Sanders Industries, Inc., developed the following standard costs for direct material and direct labor for one of their major products, the 30-gallon heavy-duty plastic container. Standard quantity Standard price Direct materials 0.20 pounds $25 per pound Direct labor 0.10 hours $1
Child labor has been outlawed in the United States because it is exploitive and deprives children of a chance to get an education. It should be outlawed by the rest of the world for the same reasons. Children work in many developing nations because their help is needed to run family farms or cottage industries such as carpet
The following information is available for Mandalay Company: Actual Materials: 12,000 pounds purchased at $2.50 per pound; used 10,500 pounds Direct Labor : 1800 hours at $12 per hour Units produced: 500 Standard Materials: 20 pounds per unit at a price of $2.20 per pound Direct labor: 4 hours per unit at a wage
How would unionization help in global business strategies?
Based on a hypothetical project "Design and Implement an Online Credit Union Account Access System," provide an example of a change for each of the following categories: External Event Error or omission in scope of product Error or omission in scope of project Value-added change Risk response
This is a study question that needs to been done and submitted as an excel file. Detailed solution to the problem. 5. Montgomery, Inc., which uses a job-costing system, is a labor-intensive firm, with many skilled craftspeople on the payroll. Job no. 789 was the only job in process on January 1, having costs of $22,500 a
See attached file for full problem description. Foundations of Financial Management Block and Hirt -- Eleventh Edition Problem 5-7 Objective Create break-even charts Student Name: Course Name: Student ID: Course Number: Draw two break-even graphs-one for a
A. What would you advise the LPNs to do? Should they unionize? What are the advantages and disadvantages of unionizing at Happy Trials? b. What issues might the union raise during the organizing effort? c. What steps should the LPNs follow to unionize? d. What unfair labor practices need to be avoided by L
You've had an initial discussion with Mildred on the basics of unions. She wants to find out more current union issues. Using all resources at your disposal, research and refer to current events. Find an area where there is an issue that includes the concerns of a public employee union (at either a national, regional or local le
Describe the unions and labor relations and their impact on organizations. What are some of the impact of changes in employee relations strategies, policies, and practices on organizational performance. Are unions still relevant in the United States? Touch on the campaign, the election, contract negotiations, grievance
The following labor standards have been established for a particular product: Standard Labor-hour per unit of output 8.0 hours Standards labor rate $13.10 per hour The following data pertain to operation concerning the product for the last month: Actual hours worked 4,000 hours Actual total cost $53,000 Actua
How do you feel about unions in the work force? Should unions be allowed to run the system?
The budget director of Royal Furniture Company requests estimates of sales, production and other operating data from the various administrative units every month. Selected information concerning sales and production for July 2006 is summarized as follows: a. Estimated sales of King and Prince chairs for July by sales territ
I have the article attached. I have read it many times but don't understand what they are asking for. Please help me.
1. Must group norms conform to the organization's norms, and can the leadership of the organization minimize or change a group's norms? 2. Are unions formed because of group norms operating within the organization's norms are rigid or unfair?
Variance Analysis in a Hospital. See attached file for full problem description.