Question: Alpha and Beta are divisions within the same company. The managers of both divisions are evaluated based on their own division's return on investment
Alpha and Beta are divisions within the same company. The managers of both divisions are evaluated based on their own division's return on investment (ROI). Assume the following information relative to the two divisions: Alpha Division: Capacity in units Number of units now being sold to outside customers Selling price per unit to outside. customers Variable costs per unit Fixed costs per unit (based on capacity) 1 96,000 96,000 $62 $ 50 $6 21,000 2 $59 Case 416,000 166,000 416,000 $ 122 $ 97 $ 15 46,000 3 $ 121 116,000 $ 155 $ 120 $ 20 Beta Division: Number of units needed annually. Purchase price now being paid to an outside supplier *Before any purchase discount. Required: 1. Refer to case 1 shown above. Alpha Division can avoid $2 per unit in commissions on any sales to Beta Division. a. What is Alpha Division's lowest acceptable transfer price? b. What is Beta Division's highest acceptable transfer price? c. What is the range of acceptable transfer prices (if any) between the two divisions? Will the managers probably agree to a transfer? 36,000 4 $ 155* 316,000 316,000 $ 82 $ 58 $9 123,200
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