Bus 240: Business Research Methods

Understand the essence of a 'promissory note', its binding legal nature, and its significance in business dealings. Learn the dynamics between the maker and the payee and how such notes facilitate fluid financial operations.

Unpack the AIDA model, a pivotal method in marketing to guide consumer decisions. From capturing attention to sparking interest, fostering desire, and driving action, the AIDA framework offers a comprehensive path to convert interest into sales.

Explore essential financial instruments without diving into complexity. From Treasury bills to Federal funds, uncover the basics of short-term debt and money market tools that drive economic stability.

Understand the significance of the predetermined overhead rate in cost accounting. Learn the step-by-step process of estimating overhead costs, choosing the allocation base, and allocating these costs to products. Grasp the importance of accurate cost representation for effective decision-making.

Explore the concept of externalities, the unintended market effects impacting third parties. Through examples of pollution and neighborhood beautification, understand how externalities can lead to market inefficiencies. Discover interventions, like taxes and subsidies, designed to align private and social costs.

Explore the intricacies of overhead costs in business accounting. Understand the differences between underapplied and overapplied overhead and their impacts on the Cost of Goods Sold. Gain insights into enhancing financial report accuracy through overhead adjustments.