Explain how the decision maker make the decision.
Accounting Information as well as Business Decisions
Explain Ned Bonaparte is purchasing manager for a clothing store. On April 22 Ned received the subsequent weekly report for men's suits purchased from one of the company's suppliers. Ned instantly ordered another 12 wool suits and another 20 cotton suits from the manufacturer.
Merchandise Report
April 12
Actual Desired
Usual Order Last order Number on Number On
Fabric type Quality Unit Cost Date Hand Hand
Wool 12 $120 Feb. 15 5 10
Cotton 20 80 Mar. 2 8 15
Synthetic 25 75 Mar. 10 20 15
Required
How does the merchandise report help him with the decision? Does this report seem to meet his information needs for the decision he made?