1) From the employer's perspective on FMLA, what is the most beneficial way to define the 12-month period in which the 12 weeks can be utilized? What is the least beneficial way? 2) What are the benefits and obstacles of HIPAA for employees? 3) Should employers be responsible for employee safety while working from home? Why or
In March direct labor was 60 percent of conversion cost. If the manufacturing overhead cost for the month was 36,000 and the direct materials cost was 29,000, the direct labor cost was: 24,000 54,000 19,333.333333 43,500
When considering labor relations and working from the union side of a contract, what are some of the advantages to having a long contract (5 years) versuses a shorter contract? How will having a long contract save the company money? What are some ways the company can promote incentives to the union labor force when negotiations
Activity in Saggers Company's Assembly Department for the month of March follows: Percent Complete Units Materials Labor & Overhead Work in process inventory, March 1 6,000 60% 45% Started into production during March 65,000 Work in process inventory, March 31 4,000 35% 20% Reference: 4-14
Describe union behavior, structure and operations, including the relationship between unions and management, the impact of the Wagner Act, the Taft-Hartley Act and Landrum-Griffin Act.
The development of unions was a significant turning point for workers in the United States. Over the past few decades union membership has been declining, are unions no longer needed in the United States? Do you think the development of such a broad system of employment laws has decreased the need for unions? Why or why not?
Crossland Company's direct labor cost is 40% of its conversion cost. If the manufacturing overhead cost for the last period was 47,000 and the direct materials cost was 20,000, the direct labor cost was?
Describe one way you would determine the standard price and quantity of materials, labor, and overhead for a particular product.
How to calculate basic premise learning curve? --- Learning Curves Company X plans to manufacture a Product A that requires substantial amount of direct labor on each unit. Based on the company's experience with other products that requires similar amounts of direct labor, management believes that a learning factor exists
What are the major ingredients used in collective bargaining in contract settlements. What is needed at the bargaining table?
Can you help me double-check my work with this assignment? 1. The following information is available for completed Job No. 402: Direct materials, $20,000; direct labor, $30,000; manufacturing overhead applied, $15,000; units produced, 5,000 units; units sold, 4,000 units. What is the cost of the finished goods on hand from th
You are a company director and Jennifer, an employee in another group, comes to you in confidence regarding a very uncomfortable work related situation that she found herself in. Jennifer indicates that one of your fellow company director's was seeking a position at another company and he indicated to Jennifer that he could get
1. Are affirmative action plans necessary for social progress? 2. Given that employment at will is the basic policy, how can employees then challenge a termination?
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a law which has been in place since 1938 with virtually no changes. There is current legislation to change certain provisions including the one which classifies which groups are eligible for overtime. 1. How do you think these changes will impact United States businesses? Why?
E2-1 The gross earnings of the factory workers for Darlinda Company during the month of January are $80,000. The employer's payroll taxes for the factory payroll are $8,000. The fringe benefits to be paid by the employer on this payroll are $4,000. Of the total accumulated cost of factory labor, 85% is related to direct labor an
The employer owned and managed an apartment building and townhouse complex, where it employed a number of janitorial workers. On December 5, 1975, the union held an organizing meeting with these workers and obtained signed authorization cards from 6 of the employees in a proposed unit of 11 employees. One other employee in the u
The gross earnings of the factory workers for Darlinda Company during the month of January are $80,000. The employer's payroll taxes for the factory payroll are $8,000. The fringe benefits to be paid by the employer on this payroll are $4,000. Of the total accumulated cost of factory labor, 85% is related to direct labor and 15
Standard Cost Card -- Per Unit Direct materials, 4 yards at $3.50 per yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14 Direct labor, 1.5 direct labor-hours at $12 per direct labor-hour . . . . . . . . . 18 Variable overhead, 1.5 direct labor-hours at $2 per direct labor-hour . . . . . 3 Fixed overhead, 1.5 direct la
See the attached file. I am having a problem with the following analysis: You own a small manufacturing company that makes wheel locks for automobiles that you sell to the major automakers. A company recently completed a study of your production process, and a part of the results is displayed in the attached file. As can
Scenario: Busco Electric Utility You are Anita Louise, the very first Vice President of Human Resources for Busco, an Electric Utility company with corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. None of Busco's employees are union in spite of the fact that the utility industry is heavily organized; to date Busco has no union
1. Assume you are the plant manager for a company that manufactures tires for cars and light trucks. To compete more economically in the global market, the company is seriously considering closing the plant within the next year and moving manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia. Upon hearing about the possible plant closing,
Attached is a copy of the H/R manager posting I used. I need assistance in developing the following. We have recently hired a H/R manager and would like to implement performance standards for the position. 1) I need to create 5 to 10 performance standards for a Human Resources manager. 2) What type of performance asses
Scenario One: You are a supervisor in a small manufacturing plant. The union contract covering most of your employees is about to expire. How do you prepare for union contract negotiations? Scenario Two: As the supervisor of a small manufacturing firm, you need to construct a plan for reducing both accidents and stress on th
SCENARIO ONE: You are a supervisor in a small manufacturing plant. The union contract covering most of your employees is about to expire. HOW do you prepare for union contract negotiations? SCENARIO TWO: As the supervisor of a small manufacturing firm, you need to construct a plan for reducing both accidents and stress
The budget director of Royal Furniture Company requests estimates of sales, production and other operating data from various administrative units every month. Selected information concerning sales and production for July 2006 is summarized as follows: (See attachment) a) Estimated sales of King and Prince chairs for July by sa
"What recommendations would you suggest for a large division, current organization structure is autocratic...they want to move to a particpatory style, but a union is present." Thanks
Scenario One:You are a supervisor in a small manufacturing plant. The union contract covering most of your employees is about to expire. How do you prepare for union contract negotiations? Scenario Two: As the supervisor of a small manufacturing firm, you need to construct a plan for reducing both accidents and stress on the
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 month. Each employee
E8-5 The following direct materials and direct labor data pertain to the operations of Juan Manufacturing Company for the month of August. Costs Quantities Actual labor rate $13.00 per hour Actual hours Incurred 4,200 hours
Scenario One:You are a supervisor in a small manufacturing plant. The union contract covering most of your employees is about to expire. How do you prepare for union contract negotiations? Scenario Two: As the supervisor of a small manufacturing firm, you need to construct a plan for reducing both accidents and stress on the