Prepare a direct materials budget. (round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.) damon manufacturing direct materials budget for the quarter ended march 31 month january february march quarter units to be produced 9791 9900 9200 2800 multiply by: quantity (pounds) of dm needed per unit 2 2 2 2 quantity (pounds) needed for production 19582 19800 18400 5600 plus: desired ending inventory of dm 3960 3680 total quantity (pounds) needed 23542 23480 less: beginning inventory of dm quantity (pounds) to purchase multiply by: cost per pound total cost of dm purchases

One of your new suppliers, kim, has been hearing rumors about your firm’s lack of capability to deliver high quality products and writes an email asking you to address the claims being made. in replying to her, you want to be sure that you are very clear and leave no room for misinterpretation. which of the following aspects of effective communication should you give the most attention? (a) making sure you understand kim’s areas of expertise. (b) supporting your reply with relevant data and facts. (c) establishing your credibility as an expert. (d) paying attention to implied communications.