C H A P T E R 7 Incremental Analysis for Short- Required: 1. If the three programs were eliminated, do you tnink WTS would see an immediate improve- ment in its bottom line? Why or why not? Determine whether each individual line item would be completely eliminated, partially elimi nated, or not eliminated. Label the items as avoidable, partially avoidable, or unavoidable, and explain any assumptions you made in determining the classification. 2. 3. Research actual examples of colleges or universities that have eliminated sports programs List five that have eliminated sports teams in the past three years and identify which teams were eliminated Major sports such as men's football and basketball are seldom, if ever, eliminated even though they generally have the highest dollar amount of expenses. Why are these sports retained? What other factors could affect which teams are eliminated? Choose one of the institutions identified in requirement 3 to investigate in more detail. For that college or university, discuss the factors that led to its choice(s), the anticipated impact on direct participants (coaches, athletes, etc.), and the total amount of savings expected. Also include reactions from the student body and the local and college communities 4. 5. C H A P T E R 7 Incremental Analysis for Short- Required: 1. If the three programs were eliminated, do you tnink WTS would see an immediate improve- ment in its bottom line? Why or why not? Determine whether each individual line item would be completely eliminated, partially elimi nated, or not eliminated. Label the items as avoidable, partially avoidable, or unavoidable, and explain any assumptions you made in determining the classification. 2. 3. Research actual examples of colleges or universities that have eliminated sports programs List five that have eliminated sports teams in the past three years and identify which teams were eliminated Major sports such as men's football and basketball are seldom, if ever, eliminated even though they generally have the highest dollar amount of expenses. Why are these sports retained? What other factors could affect which teams are eliminated? Choose one of the institutions identified in requirement 3 to investigate in more detail. For that college or university, discuss the factors that led to its choice(s), the anticipated impact on direct participants (coaches, athletes, etc.), and the total amount of savings expected. Also include reactions from the student body and the local and college communities 4. 5