The implementation of the new procedure is expected to reduce costs of production by 10% over the next year. This is an example of the in a project charter.

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.

The following data is provided for garcon company and pepper company. garcon company pepper company beginning finished goods inventory $12,600 $16,900 beginning work in process inventory 17,600 21,600 beginning raw materials inventory 7,700 10,650 rental cost on factory equipment 28,500 23,050 direct labor 23,000 39,800 ending finished goods inventory 18,500 14,100 ending work in process inventory 26,500 19,800 ending raw materials inventory 6,800 7,600 factory utilities 12,300 17,750 factory supplies used 13,000 4,400 general and administrative expenses 31,000 59,500 indirect labor 2,450 9,580 repairs—factory equipment 6,860 3,700 raw materials purchases 37,000 66,000 selling expenses 51,200 48,700 sales 238,530 337,510 cash 29,000 17,200 factory equipment, net 217,500 118,825 accounts receivable, net 16,800 24,200 compute the total prime costs for both garcon company and pepper company.

How do unseen costs make it difficult to decide if it is better for government or private companies/people to spend our money? provide an example using a “seen” and “unseen” cost to prove your answer.