A pharmacy has determined that a healthy person should receive 70 units of proteins,
100 units of carbohydrates and 20 units of fat daily. If the store carries the six types of health
food with their ingredients as shown in the table below, what blend of foods satisfies the
requirements at minimum cost to the pharmacy? Make the mathematical model.
Foods Protein units Carbohydrates units Fat units Cost per unit
A 20 50 4 2
B 30 30 9 3
C 40 20 11 5
D 40 25 10 6
E 45 50 9 8
F 30 20 10
You are provided with the following information relating to V ltd
Equity and liabilities
12% debentures (shs1000 at par) 16,000
10% preferences shares 6,250
Ordinary shares (Shs 10 par) 12,500
Retained earnings 28,125
Additional information
i. The debentures are currently selling at Shs 950 in the market
ii. Company paid a dividend of Shs 5.00 per ordinary share and they are expected to grow at a rate of 10% per annum.
iv. The corporation tax is 40%
Required
Effective Cost of debt (3 marks)
Cost of equity (3 marks)
Weighted Average cost of capital (4 marks)
Discuss the main causes of the financial crisis in 2008? Identify the main risks that contributed to the crisis!
At least 6-8 pages (100 marks)
How might the generation differences impact HRM?
Use an example of real life problem that you have experience in the workplace and apply the Problem-solving Cycle to resolve the problem.
The headings provided below is to be used to discuss your actions related to each of the key steps in the process towards solving your problem.
1. Problem definition (3)
2. Problem Analysis (30)
2.1 Use a Cause and Effect Diagram for this step.
3. Generating possible Solutions (30)
3.1 Provide a brainstorming diagram for this step.
4. Analysing the solution. (10)
5. Selecting the best solutions (5)
6. Developing an Action Plan (40)
6.1 Draft an Action Plan for this step
7. Implementing the solution (5)
8. Evaluating the results. (7)
Identify and briefly discuss the effects of the 7 waste of lean manufacturing as you experience them in your workplace. Include relevant workplace examples to support your discussion.
1. Waiting (5)
2. Transporting (5)
3. Processing (5)
4. Inventory (5)
5. Motion (5)
6. Defects (5)
7. Overproduction (5)
the reasoning behind the following statement: "Financial control of warehousing is closely tied to logistics productivity and corporate profitability”. Link in your discussion the major types and the primary functions of warehousing and explain the role of packaging in the warehouse operation
As an HR manager, why should we know or familiarize some legal matters in an organization?
Of the seven tasks an HR manager does, which do you think is the most challenging? Why?
Advantages and disadvantages of technology in public relations