From the choices presented in parentheses, choose the appropriate term for completing each of the following sentences:a. The phase of the management process that uses process information to eliminate the source of problems in a process so that the process delivers the correct product in the correct quantities is called (directing, improving). b. Direct labor costs combined with factory overhead costs are called (prime, conversion) costs. c. The salaries of sales people are normally considered a (period, product) cost. d. The plant manager's salary would be considered (direct, indirect) to the product. e. Long-term plans are called (strategic, operational) plans. f. Materials for use in production are called (supplies, materials inventory). g. An example of factory overhead is (electricity used to run assembly line, CEO salary).

Which economic system could be characterized by the "iron fist", meaning a central authority figure has control over most of the economy? market economy command economy traditional economy free enterprise economy

Benton company (bc), a calendar year entity, has one owner, who is in the 37% federal income tax bracket (any net capital gains or dividends would be taxed at a 20% rate). bc's gross income is $395,000, and its ordinary trade or business deductions are $245,000. ignore the standard deduction (or itemized deductions) and the deduction for qualified business income. if required, round computations to the nearest dollar. a. bc is operated as a proprietorship, and the owner withdraws $100,000 for personal use. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and the tax liability associated with the income from the sole proprietorship is $ . b. bc is operated as a c corporation, pays out $100,000 as salary, and pays no dividends to its shareholder. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ . the shareholder's tax liability is $ . c. bc is operated as a c corporation and pays out no salary or dividends to its shareholder. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ . d. bc is operated as a c corporation, pays out $100,000 as salary, and pays out the remainder of its earnings as dividends. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ .

Which of the following is not a consideration when determining your asset allocation