Benjamin is the manager of a group of programmers who design and create computer games. he's implemented a new program to motivate employees to work harder. employees who complete projects in less time than projected will be rewarded with an additional week of vacation. many employees have responded positively, but several have not. cathy, one of his most experienced employees, complains that she's not really interested in more vacation and would like to be able to work from home. cathy's lack of motivation is an example of a(n) issue.

Jordan, inc. sells fireworks. the company’s marketing director developed the following cost of goods sold budget for april, may, june, and july. april may june july budgeted cost of goods sold $62,000 $72,000 $82,000 $88,000 jordan had a beginning inventory balance of $3,000 on april 1 and a beginning balance in accounts payable of $14,600. the company desires to maintain an ending inventory balance equal to 15 percent of the next period’s cost of goods sold. jordan makes all purchases on account. the company pays 65 percent of accounts payable in the month of purchase and the remaining 35 percent in the month following purchase. required prepare an inventory purchases budget for april, may, and june. determine the amount of ending inventory jordan will report on the end-of-quarter pro forma balance sheet. prepare a schedule of cash payments for inventory for april, may, and june. determine the balance in accounts payable jordan will report on the end-of-quarter pro forma balance sheet.