Assignment Details (Discussion)When making the determination of whether or not a selling price should be increased there are
many different aspects to take into consideration. Paulsen Company sells only one product. The
regular selling price is $50. Variable costs are 70% of this selling price, and fixed costs are
$7,500 per month.
Management decides to increase the selling price from $50 to $55 per unit. Assume that the cost
of the product and the fixed operating expenses are not changed by this pricing decision. In a
response of 400-600 words answer the following:
1. What cost-volume relationships should Paulsen take into consideration for the original
price and the proposed new selling price?
2. Discuss the non-monetary factors that should be taken into consideration before raising a
selling price.
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements:
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Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (4 points)
Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (4 points)
Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (4 points)
Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (4 points)
Assignment Details (Abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, & References)
Managing activities across the value chain represents a comprehensive integrated approach to the
traditional management functions of planning and control. Eliminating non-value-added
activities from the chain is central to this strategic approach to cost management.
Smith Corporation is considering the implementation of a JIT inventory system. The company
recently analyzed its cycle time to determine the average number of days spent in each activity of
its production process. Use the summary of the analysis shown below to answer the included
questions in a response of 2-3 pages: