The use of computerized accounting systems . reduces the pressure on managers in making financial decisions. makes it possible for most firms to operate without the expense of hiring or consulting with accountants. allows firms to generate financial information almost instantly and whenever the organization needs it. creates an environment in which accounting has become nothing more than glorified bookkeeping, as all accountants are required to do is enter data into the system and monitor the results the program generates.

Sauer food company has decided to buy a new computer system with an expected life of three years. the cost is $440,000. the company can borrow $440,000 for three years at 14 percent annual interest or for one year at 12 percent annual interest. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a. how much would sauer food company save in interest over the three-year life of the computer system if the one-year loan is utilized and the loan is rolled over (reborrowed) each year at the same 12 percent rate? compare this to the 14 percent three-year loan.

1. what are the unique operational challenges to delivering fresh meals? 2. why is speed of delivery so important for delivered meals? what variety of options contribute to this performance metric? 3. how could operations management concepts be utilized to improve the performance of freshly? 4. what are your typical product delivery times? what would be required to speed these up? 5. what are your delivery batch quantities? how could you reduce batch size and reduce delivery cost simultaneously using operations management concepts?

Akika corporation started as a small firm and has grown substantially in the past decade. its interests span from electronics to real estate and aviation. akika's board of directors have now decided to create independent business units for and categorize the actions performed under each domain. each business unit will have distinct roles and responsibilities. which of the 14 principles of fayol does this exemplify?