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SIMCO Commercial Corporation (SCC) is located in Godalming, United Kingdom (U.K.). SCC is owned by an investment group located in London and all corporate functions are performed in Godalming. However, manufacturing operations occur in both the U.K. and South Africa. SCC\’s president made the statement that the corporation should use the EU as functional currency since administrative functions are performed in the U.K and the corporate headquarters are domiciled here. However, the head of operations stated that the functional currency, at least for the manufacturing arm, should be the South African Rand because all materials are purchased locally and 80% of manufacturing occurs in South Africa. Prepare a one page essay that discusses which individual you agree with and why. In your essay, address the following: What are the ramifications to the consolidated financial statements of SCC if the EU is used as the functional currency for the manufacturing operations located in South Africa?What are the ramifications to the consolidated financial statements of SCC if the South African Rand is the functional currency used for the manufacturing operations located in South Africa?

 When is the mean the best measure of central tendency? When is the median the best measure of central tendency? Explain. A researcher has determined that the distribution of annual salaries of NBA players is bell-shaped and symmetrical about the mean salary, do you think that introducing Kobe Bryant\’s last annual salary of more than $30 million would skew this distribution? Explain why or why not. What would be the best measure of central tendency for this distribution? Explain  I need this done in 8 hours. Shouldn\’t be hard at all.

Background InformationCritics of bottled water note that the products often contain dangerous bacteria and other contaminants. They argue that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to better regulate the contents of bottled water. Others argue that media watchdog groups and competition within the private sector, rather than more regulations, are the best solutions for improving the quality of bottled water.Use these references to help answer the questions that follow. You may want to also search the Internet for additional resources.QuestionsBased on what you have read, do you believe that pollution standards should be established for bottled water? What arguments most influenced your decision? How would you explain your position to someone who disagrees with you?due tomorrow 2 pm cst1-2 pages APA format with referencesin text citations\’checked for plagurism 

 What are your specific post-MBA short-term and long-term goals? Why Mayland University- College Park Smith School of business? Why an MBA? Why now? Academic:Please identify specific courses taken during your undergraduate or graduate studies that demonstrate strong quantitative and/or analytical skills (The Admissions Committee will reference your stated courses against your submitted transcripts for confirmation). Professional: Please elaborate on accomplishments within your current or past professional career that demonstrate strong quantitative and/or analytical skills as well as strength in written/oral communication (consider daily duties, areas of responsibility and professional certifications). 

Use the Internet and / or Strayer databases to research budget planning and control. Imagine that the company that you currently work for, have previously worked for, or would like to work for in the future has tasked you with preparing a budget plan.

Cost Volume Profit Analysis can plan many different roles in the overall management decision making process. Consider the following problems related to cost accounting and in a Word document, provide at least a 2-paragraph response to each one. Be sure to proofread your work prior to submitting to the drop box. Describe cost volume profit analysis and how management can use it in more than just financial analysis.Explain the main differences between operating income and net income overall for a business.Explain and provide the calculation for how to derive the following: contribution margin, contribution margin per unit, and contribution margin percentage.Describe what sensitivity analysis is and how it could be used by management to determine the proper course to take for decisions that need to be made for the firm.How might a company with multiple products derive its breakeven point? What are some of the challenges in determining this?

Now that you have completed the individual project components, you no doubt have a better understanding of the overall mechanisms that can be used in your chosen business to reduce and manage costs. For this final project submission: In a 1-2 page Word document, describe in detail how each of these project components, leveraged as a group, enables a firm to adopt a strong cost management process for success.Be sure to reflect upon each of the previous pieces of this project and describe how each one plays a part in this cost accounting process.

Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel is arguably the most influential novel ever written. It changed the course of U.S. history (For more on the influence of , see the video, .). In “Articulating Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” Jim O’Loughlin argues that was so popular and influential because Stowe reflected “existing tropes and public concerns in a compelling narrative form” (O’Loughlin, 2000, p. 594). Moreover, Stowe created powerful images that took on a life of their own, evolving into racist stereotypes.Summarize O’Loughlin’s argument in two to three pages (excluding title and reference pages). In what ways did Stowe reflect her culture, and in what ways did she influence it? In what ways did positively influence American culture, and in what ways did it negatively influence American culture? Be sure to cite specific passages from the texts to support your interpretation.:: Refer to the AWC for . When you write your final draft, express your summary in a scholarly style. This involves introducing your source, describing what kind of writing your source is and its main finding, and keeping in touch with your source throughout your summary.Below is an example of a summary that displays a scholarly style, using this week’s Recommended Reading article.