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You are theManagementAccountant for P, a food manufacturing company with an annual sales revenueof $5 million.
You discover that theProductionManager's records are inconsistent. Raw materials purchased do notagree to the total recorded for transfers to productionplus wastage.There isan averageshortfall of 2% of purchases.
You investigated and discovered that there are often mistakes made during manufacturing that results in food that is safe to eat, but cannot be sold because of visual flaws. TheProductionManager is supposed to scrap all such damaged product and write all such losses off as waste, but you discovered that he has been giving the damaged food to a charity that assists homeless people. No records are made of such gifts in order to conceal the losses due to manufacturing errors.
What should you do?
Suggested Answer: C, D, E
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28 comments · newest first
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Erick
10 months ago
A review of the production process could help reduce waste for sure.
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Jerry
10 months ago
But giving to charity seems like a good thing, right?
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Wade
10 months ago
Totally agree, disciplinary action is necessary.
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Rueben
11 months ago
Wait, how can they just give away food without any records?
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Malinda
11 months ago
That 2% shortfall is a big deal!
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Dean
11 months ago
I think option E makes the most sense. It allows for helping others while also keeping proper records, but I’m not sure how feasible it would be to implement.
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Barrett
11 months ago
I feel like option C could be a good middle ground, but I worry it might not address the underlying issues effectively.
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Asuncion
12 months ago
This situation seems similar to a practice question we had about mismanagement. I think disciplinary action might be necessary, but I’m torn on the charity aspect.
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Fletcher
12 months ago
I remember discussing the ethical implications of reporting losses in class, but I'm not sure if doing nothing is the right approach here.
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Lakeesha
12 months ago
I think option E is the best solution here. We should find a way to officially donate the edible but unsellable items to the charity, rather than having the Production Manager do it secretly.
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Laurene
1 year ago
This is clearly a violation of company policy. I would go with option B and instigate disciplinary action - theft and poor management can't be tolerated.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the best way to handle this. Option E seems like a reasonable compromise, but I'm not sure if that's allowed under the company's rules.
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Sunny
1 year ago
Giving the damaged food to charity is a good thing, but the Production Manager should still be following proper protocols. I would recommend option C to address this discreetly.
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Nada
1 year ago
This is a tricky situation. I would need to carefully review the company's policies and procedures to determine the appropriate course of action.
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Lauran
1 year ago
We should also review the production process to reduce wastage in the future.
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Benton
1 year ago
I agree with Tien, we should have a confidential review with the Production Manager.
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Antonio
1 year ago
Option A? What is this, amateur hour? This is straight-up theft, my friend. Time to kick some serious managerial butt!
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Kent
1 year ago
Option D is the way to go, my dude. Fix the production process and you won't have this problem in the first place. Waste not, want not, am I right?
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Tien
1 year ago
But it's still theft and poor management, we should take action.
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Tegan
1 year ago
I dunno, the charity angle seems like a nice gesture. But you can't just ignore the inconsistencies. Maybe a combo of C and E could work - address it with the manager and set up an official channel for the donations.
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Ling
1 year ago
Hold up, this is clearly theft and poor management. Option B is the way to go - disciplinary action is a must here.
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Essie
1 year ago
It's important to address this issue and ensure it doesn't happen again.
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Talia
1 year ago
Yes, I agree. The Production Manager should face consequences for his actions.
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Lelia
1 year ago
I think we should do nothing, it's for a good cause.
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Nada
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky situation. I think option C would be the best approach - a confidential review to address the issue directly with the Production Manager.
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Tyra
1 year ago
E) Instigate a process whereby edible but unsellable items can be given to the charity officially.
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Lindsay
1 year ago
B) Instigate disciplinary action, this is both theft and poor management.
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Vinnie
1 year ago
C) Instigate a confidential, but documented, review with the Production Manager and tell him to stop.