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MCM301 Assignment 02

Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Posted In Edit This
Communication Skills
MCM301
Assignment No. 02 Marks:15

“Presentation skills”Presentations skills are very useful in many ways for work and also in personal life. Effective presentations and public speaking skills are important in business, sales and selling, training, teaching, lecturing or for generally entertaining an audience. The formats and purposes of presentations can be different, depending upon the requirement and environment. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well can also be regarded as most helpful tool for self development.

Dear students your assignment is:
1. Plan a presentation on the topic of your choice.
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2. Write an outline for an oral presentation.

You must submit the following: ( 3 marks each)
•?A brief description of the anticipated audience
•?The purpose of your talk
•?The outline
•?A description of the setting, room layout, equipment, etc.
•?The description of visuals, if you want to add any visuals in your presentation using multimedia.

Schedule
Opening Date and Time 7th June , 2011 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Due Date and Time 13th June , 2011 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)

PHY101 GDB Announced

Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Posted In Edit This
Semester “Spring 2011”
“Introduction to Psychology (Psy101)”
This is to inform you that Graded Discussion Board (GDB) has been opened according to the following schedule

Schedule
Opening Date and Time
June 07, 2011 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Closing Date and Time
June 08, 2011 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)
Note: No extra or bonus/grace period is available for attempting GBD.

Discussion Question
“Sense of personal discomfort and inability to function effectively are the main criteria for defining abnormality. Do you agree with these two above mentioned criteria? Justify with scientific evidences and daily life examples.”

Instructions: Read the following instructions before giving your comments on GDB:




Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
Your answer should be relevant to the topic i.e. clear and concise.
Do not copy or exchange your answer with other students. Two identical / copied comments will be marked Zero (0) and may damage your grade in the course.
Books, websites and other reading material may be consulted before posting your comments but copying or reproducing the text from books, websites and other reading materials is strictly prohibited. Such comments will be marked as Zero (0).
Obnoxious or ignoble answer should be strictly avoided

    Fin623 Assignment No. 2 solution

    Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Posted In Edit This
    Taxation Management (FIN623)
    Assignment # 02
    Marks: 20

    Please read the following Instructions carefully before attempting the

    Assignment:
    • Last date for submission of Assignment is June 9th, 2011.
    • The slab rates have been given in Lecture # 25 uploaded on the LMS.
    • You can consult the concerned topics from handouts and recommended book for the assignment.
    • Read the question carefully and provide complete solution. You are required to provide complete facts and reasons.
    • Assignment must be in proper formatting. Poor formatting can lead to deduction of marks.
    • Make sure that you upload the Assignment before due date. No assignment will be accepted through E-mail after the due date.
    • According to ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY, cheating or copying of assignment is strictly prohibited; NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN TO COPIED ASSIGNMENT.

    Please note that you will NOT be awarded any marks if:
    • Your solution is submitted after due date.
    • The file you uploaded is corrupt or does not open.
    • Your assignment is found cheated or copied.

    Question:
    Mr. Nasir, after retirement from a multinational company as a senior executive, was rehired on contract for a period of three years. However, due to certain reasons, the contract was prematurely terminated six months earlier i.e. on December 31, 2010.

    The details of emoluments received by him during the tax year 2010 are given below:

    Rs.
    Basic salary (per month) 70,500
    Rent of furnished accommodation (per month) 30,000
    Utilities allowance (per month) 12,000
    Medical benefits reimbursed during the year 25,000
    House rent was paid by the company directly to the landlord. Medical benefits were reimbursed against bills submitted by Mr. Nasir.

    On his retirement as a permanent employee, he had been paid gratuity from the approved fund. According to rules of the fund, he was also entitled to a special gratuity in lieu of his services rendered under the contract. Accordingly, an amount of Rs. 120,000 was also paid out of the fund, on termination of the contract.

    In lieu of premature termination, the following additional benefits were allowed to Mr. Nasir:

    A compensation for the early rumination of Rs. 150,000 was paid.
    He had obtained an interest free loan of Rs. 200,000 on July 1, 2009 was payable in lump sum on March 31, 2010. 25% of the outstanding balance was waived and remaining amount of loan was deducted from his final settlement. The benchmark rate according to Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 is 12%.

    He was allowed to retain a 1600cc car which was in his use, at accounting book value of Rs. 650,000. The fair market value of the car at the time of settlement was Rs. 700,000.

    Required:
    Calculate the taxable income and tax liability for the tax year 2010.


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    Solution:






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    Tax Payer: Mr. Nasir Tax Year: 2010
    Residentail Status: Resident NTN: xxxxxxx-x

    Computation of taxable income and tax thereon: 

    Particulars "Total
    Income" "Exempt 
    Income" "Taxable
    Income"
    Basic Salary 846,000 - 846,000 
    House Allowance 360,000 - 360,000 
    Utilities Allowance 144,000 - 144,000 
    Medical Allowance 25,000 84,600 - 
    Conveyance Allowance 65,000 - 65,000 
    Compensation Allowance 150,000 - 150,000 
    Interest Free Loan 24,000 - 24,000 
    Loan Waived off 50,000 - 50,000 
    Gratuity Allowance - Exempt - 
    Special Allowance - Exempt - 
    Other Allowances 120,000 120,000 - 
    Total Taxable Income 1,639,000 

    Rate of Tax 12.50%

    Tax Liability for the Tax Year 2010 204,875
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    See income tax rules 2002 updated


    2[Provided further that where House Rent Allowance is admissible . thirty per
    cent, the value taken for the purpose of this rule shall be an amount not less than
    thirty per cent of minimum of the time scale of basic salary or the basic salary
    where there is no time scale.] (Reference: Page # 10, Valuation of Accommodation)

    If house rent paid then the amount taken should not be less then 30% not 45%

    For personal use only 10% of:
    (a) the cost to the employer for
    acquiring the motor vehicle; or,
    (b) the fair market value of the motor
    vehicle at the commencement of
    the lease, if the motor vehicle is
    taken on lease by the employer;

    Reference: Page # 10, Valuation of Conveyance

    FMV taken only if motor vehicle is on lease, and FMV taken at the time of commencement not on settlement please note that


    further the tax liability is to be calculated for the tax year 2010 not 2009, so please follow the rules that are apply in the respective years

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    Tax payer: Mr. Nasir Tax Year: 2010
    Residential status: Resident NTN: xxxxxx

    Computation of taxable income and tax thereon:

    Particular Total Exempt Taxable

    Basic Salary ( 70500 × 6 ) 423000 423000
    House Rent Allowance ( 30000 × 6 ) 190350 190350
    Utilities allowance ( 12000 × 6 ) 72000 72000
    Medical Allowance ( Exempt upto 10% ) 25000 84600
    Benefit on retain the car (700000 - 650000) 50000 50000
    Compensation Allowance 150000 150000
    Interest Free Loan ( 200000 × 12% × 6 / 12 ) 12000 12000
    Loan Waived-off ( 200000 × 25% ) 50000 50000
    Gratuity Allowance Exempt
    Special Allowance Exempt
    Other Allowances 120000 120000
    Total Taxable Incomes 947350
    Tax Liability
    Tax rate will be 9.00%
    Taxable income = 947350×9.00% = 85261.5
    Or this is another method which I take from different locations…… so its your choice
    which one you preferred.
    Tax on Rs. 900000 @ 7.5% 67500
    Tax on Rs. 47350 @ 30% 14205
    Total tax liability 81705

    Mkt624 Assignment No. 2 Solution

    Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Posted In Edit This
    Assignment Question


    The Case: 

    You have incorporated your company in 1995. Within few years, your detergent with brand name “Happy-Wash”  has gained huge success due to its unique “soft on hands” and “stain-removing” formula. Slowly and gradually the market has matured as the rival brands have also included the same features and are doing quite well. You still hold a well established position in the market and your brand loyalty is still there but it needs to be maintained and developed further in order to avoid your brand from getting lost in the strong clutter of competitor’s brands. To avoid the brand from falling into the haunting depths of decline stage, you need to make certain adjustment toprolong or extend the maturity stage of your brand life cycle. 

    There are many products that enter the decline stage and are then cycled back in to the growth stage through strong promotion, repositioning or many other growth strategies. You also have many options through which you can prolong the maturity stage and keep on reaping the benefits of your established brand instead of letting it die effortlessly. You will have to incorporate changes in the design of your product portfolio to regain your business growth. 



    The Requirement: 

    Discuss and analyze the possible strategies that you can use to prolong and extend the maturity stage of your brand?


    Solution:


    Maturity Stage


    The maturity stage is the most profitable. While sales continue to increase into this stage, they do so at a slower pace. Because brand awareness is strong, advertising expenditures will be reduced. Competition may result in decreased market share and/or prices. The competing products may be very similar at this point, increasing the difficulty of differentiating the product. The firm places effort into encouraging competitors' customers to switch, increasing usage per customer, and converting non-users into customers. Sales promotions may be offered to encourage retailers to give the product more shelf space over competing products.

    During the maturity stage, the primary goal is to maintain market share and extend the product life cycle. Marketing mix decisions may include:

    ·         Product - Modifications are made and features are added in order to differentiate the product from competing products that may have been introduced.

    ·         Price - Possible price reductions in response to competition while avoiding a price war.

    ·         Distribution - New distribution channels and incentives to resellers in order to avoid losing shelf space.

    ·         Promotion - Emphasis on differentiation and building of brand loyalty. Incentives to get competitors' customers to switch.


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    The maturity stage is the very help full to the company because the maturity stage is the most profitable. While sales continue to increase into this stage. Because brand awareness is strong, advertising expenditures will be reduced. Competition may result in decreased market share and/or prices.
    During the maturity stage, the primary goal is to maintain market share and extend the product life cycle. Those strategies that use to prolong and extend the maturity stage of your brand:-

    • Evaluating the performance 
    • Extending the target market 
    • Improving the communion 
    • Research finding the customer
    • Extending your point of the difference 
    • Marketing mix decisions:
    1. Product
    2. Price 
    3. Distribution 
    4. Advertising 
    5. Sales promotion 

    Mgt613 GDB No. 2 solution

    Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Posted In Edit This

    The CEO of Cannon is considering adding a new line of digital camera, which will require leasing new equipment for a monthly payment of Rs. 80,000. Variable Costs would be Rs. 400 per camera and cameras would be sold for Rs. 4000 only.
    1. How many cameras would be sold in order to break even?
    2. What would be the profit/loss if the 100 cameras are made and sold in 1 month?
    3. How many cameras must be sold to realize a profit of Rs. 50,000?

    Solution:

    1. QBEP = FC/ ( R-VC)

    = 80,000/ (4000-400)
    = 80,000/3600
    = 22.22 

    2. For Q = 100 Cameras, the Profit or Loss Will be
    P = Q(R-VC)-FC = 100(4000-400)- 80,000 = 100(3600)- 80,000 
    = 360,000- 80,000 = 280,000/-

    3. For P = 50,000
    Q = (FC+P)/ ( R-VC)=(80,000+50,000)/(4000-400)
    = 130,000/3600 = 36.11

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    Solution:
    1. How many cameras would be sold in order to break even?

    Solution:
    QBEP= FC/ ( R-VC)
    =Rs. 80,000/ 4000-400= 80,000/3600
    = 22.22 cameras = 22 Cameras

    2. What would be the profit/loss if the 100 cameras are made and sold in 1 month?

    Solution:
    For Q =100 cameras, the Profit or Loss would be
    P= Q(R-VC)-FC=100(4000-400)-80,000=100X 3600-80,000=360,000-80,000=280,000

    3. How many cameras must be sold to realize a profit of Rs. 50,000?
    Solution:
    For P =50,000
    Q = (FC+P)/ ( R-VC)=(80,000+50,000)/(4000-400)
    =130,000/3600=36.11 = 36 Cameras

    Mgt503 GDB Solution

    Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Posted In Edit This
    "Organizations fail to plan are planning to fail" discuss the statement do u agree or not.

    Solution:


    I agree with this statement "Organizations fail to plan are planning to fail"


    Organisations that fail to plan, plan to fail. Those that commit to developing long term strategy using the resource of their people, and this simple methodology and materials, will significantly improve their performance. We have yet to find an organisation that has not benefited from this simple process. Start simply and work towards the simple formula of Focus, Energy and Alignment. The results can be breathtaking!
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    Strongly agreed with the statement because It's not the plan that is important, it's the planning. 
    Planning is an unnatural process; it is much more fun to do something. The nicest thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise, rather than being preceded by a period of worry and depression. (Sir John Harvey-Jones)
    Planing is the fundamental requirement of any business and if the planing is missing the business will be a flop.


    ECO401 GDB solution

    Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Posted In Edit This
    Total Marks 3


    Starting Date : 
    Tuesday, June 07, 2011

    Closing Date : 
    Thursday, June 09, 2011

    Status Open Question/Description 
    The major oil producing countries had made a cartel named “OPEC” (oil producing and exporting countries) in 1960. OPEC exports oil to rest of the world; there are significant problems for entrance in the market for oil. In which market structure this case falls and why the demand curve of oil is relatively inelastic?

    NOTE:your answer must not exceed from 50 words.
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    SOLUTION:
    Part A: In which market structure this case falls?
    Market structure: oligopoly

    Part B: Why the demand curve of oil is relatively inelastic?
    Oil Industry lies in the oligopolistic market structure which has few no of sellers in the market and people are bound to fulfill their needs through this limited supply, so price rise does not effect much on their demand. secondly the oligopolists are well aware of moves. That's why demand curve of oil is relatively inelastic.
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    The major oil producing countries had made a cartel named “OPEC” (oil producing and exporting countries) in 1960. OPEC exports oil to rest of the world; there are significant problems for entrance in the market for oil. In which market structure this case falls and why the demand curve of oil is relatively inelastic?

    Solution:
    Market structure is oligopoly and cartel. During the recent crisis, personal consumption and incomes have fallen substantially and therefore, assuming the positive income elasticity of demand for oil, the world demand for oil decreased considerably. The change in the aggregate consumption of oil has led to relatively more price elastic demand for oil.

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