In August 2002, a pricing dispute arose between the managers of some of the divisions of Zumwald

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In August 2002, a pricing dispute arose between the managers of some of the divisions of Zumwald AG. Mr. Rolf Fettinger, the company's managing director, had to decide whether to intervene in the dispute.
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1. What sourcing decision for the X73 materials is in the best interest of:
a. The Imaging Systems Division?
b. The Heidelberg Division?
c. The Electronic Components Division?
d. Zumwald AG?
2. What should Mr. Fettinger do regarding the X73 sourcing issue?
3. Can a system be designed to motivate each of Zumwald's division managing directors to take actions that are not only in the interest of their division but also in the best interest of Zumwald? Explain.
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Accounting Texts and Cases

ISBN: 978-1259097126

13th edition

Authors: Robert Anthony, David Hawkins, Kenneth Merchant

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