Bramble company must decide whether to make or buy some of its components. the costs of producing 69,800 switches for its generators are as follows. direct materials $29,700 variable overhead $45,400 direct labor $51,806 fixed overhead $80,400 instead of making the switches at an average cost of $2.97 ($207,306 ÷ 69,800), the company has an opportunity to buy the switches at $2.74 per unit. if the company purchases the switches, all the variable costs and one-fourth of the fixed costs will be eliminated.

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.