College of Administration and Finance Sciences
Assignment (1)
Course Name: Cost Accounting
Student’s Name:
Course Code: ACCT 301
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year: 1445 H
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:
/15
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be
reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover
page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.
No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism.
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
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Assignment Question(s):
(Marks 15)
Q1. Explain the role of accounting information in strategic management. How does accounting
information assist in the formulation and implementation of organizational strategies? Support
your answer by providing an example of one Saudi Company in this regard.
(2 Marks)
Note: Your answer must include a suitable example showing the role of accounting information in
strategic management of an organization.
(Chapter 1, Week 1)
Answer:
Q2. What do you mean by cost function and for what purpose does it serve for? What are the
various methods used to estimate cost functions? Explain each method with suitable numerical
examples.
(3 Marks) (Chapter 2, Week 2)
Answer:
Q3. TTL Corporation is in the manufacturer of several plastic products. TTL sells its one of the
plastic product for SAR 500. The variable costs per unit are SAR 200, and the total fixed costs
are SAR 510,000. Based on cost-volume profit analysis, calculate:
(4 Marks)
a) Contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio.
b) Break-even point in units and sales SAR.
c) Pretax profit if the company sells 2,200 units.
d) Profit/loss if the company sells 1,500 units.
e) Units needed to reach target pretax profit of SAR 180,000.
f) Sales SAR needed to reach the target pretax profit of SAR 180,000. (Chapter 3, Week 3)
Answer:
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Q4. “Job costing is a method of cost accounting used by companies to find out the cost of specific
jobs or projects.” Comment on this statement and examine how actual allocation rates and
estimated allocation rates are analyzed by the companies? Support your answer with an example
of one Saudi company that use job costing.
(2 Marks) (Chapter 5, week 4 )
Answer:
Q5. A company uses a process costing system for its sole processing department. There were
4,000 units in beginning WIP inventory for June and 36,000 units were started in June. The
beginning WIP units were 60% complete and the 3,250 units in ending WIP were 40% complete.
All materials are added at the start of processing.
(4 Marks) (Chapter 6 Part 1, Week 5)
Required:
a) Compute the no. of units started & completed.
b) Compute the EUP for DM and CC using FIFO and WA methods.
Answer:
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)
Due Date: 09/03/24 @ 23:59
Course Name: Introduction to International
Business
Course Code: MGT-321
Student’s Name:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year:2023-24-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: ABDULAZIZ NASSER ALBATLI
Students’ Grade:
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Marks Obtained/Out of 10
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1.1: Identify and evaluate the significant trade agreements affecting global commerce
1.3: Explain the forces driving and evaluating the impact of globalization.
Skills:
2.1: Analyse the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of
international business
Case study
Please read Case 2: “The Decline of Zimbabwe” available in your book
(International business: Competing in the global marketplace (13th ed.), at page
no.627, and answer the following questions:
Case study Question(s):
1. Why has Zimbabwe’s economic performance been so poor? Discuss. (minimum
words: 400, marks: 3)
2. Do you think Zimbabwe’s economic performance would have been better under a
different system of government? Which one? Explain your reasoning. (minimum
words: 500, marks: 4)
3. Discuss the steps needed to be taken now to improve the economic outlook for
Zimbabwe?
(minimum words: 400, marks: 3)
Important Notes:
• This is an individual assignment.
• All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text
citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
• Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All
papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and
plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for
the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!
Answers
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Strategic Management (MGT 401)
Due Date: 9/03/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Strategic Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT 401
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second Term
CRN: 24518
Academic Year:2023-24-Second term
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Mir Satar
Students’ Grade:
/10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
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3.
Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management (CLO1)
Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in
diversified organizations- CLO2
Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of the organizationCLO3.
Case study
Read carefully case No. 5 from your textbook (entitled ‘Starbucks Coffee Company) and answer
briefly the following questions: (1 mark each question)
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Draw the SWOT matrix of the new Starbucks company.
Provide examples of the Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR).
What is the competitive strategy used by this company? Justify.
Use the five forces of the M. Porter matrix to describe the Starbucks industry, particularly,
in Japan.
5. Describe the relationship of Starbucks with its primary stakeholders.
6. Describe the core competency of Starbucks company.
7. What kinds of strategic alliances are used by Starbucks in China?
8. What are the main challenges that this company faces in the Indian market?
9. Assess the competitive advantage of Starbucks in the global market.
10. Recommend solutions for Starbucks to improve its competitive advantage in both Japan
and China.
Good Luck
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