MTEL Business (19) case studies
MTEL Business (19) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Business (19) is one of the Subject Matter Tests in the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program. Candidates take it to demonstrate the business content knowledge required for an educator license in Massachusetts; it is aimed at prospective teachers of business and related career-technical coursework rather than at generalists. The MTEL Business (19) case studies are 5 cases and about 3,327 words.
1Second-Location Expansion at Hardwick Street Bakery
Marisol owns Hardwick Street Bakery, a single-location shop with annual sales of 840,000, variable costs at 62% of sales, and fixed costs of 290,000. A landlord has offered a second storefront in a nearby neighborhood: projected first-year sales of 520,000 at the same variable cost ratio, incremental fixed costs of 180,000 (rent, utilities, one manager), plus 60,000 of buildout and 35,000 of equipment.
630 words, about 3 min2Choosing a Growth Promotion at Riverside Fitness
Riverside Fitness has three studios, 1,900 members, and a 59 monthly membership. Variable cost per member-month is 18, and average tenure is 14 months.
687 words, about 3 min3Night-Shift Turnover at Cedarline Components
Cedarline Components runs two injection-molding shifts in a 120-employee plant. Night-shift operators turn over at 48% a year versus 12% on days; there are 54 night operators.
618 words, about 3 min4A Nonconforming Produce Delivery at Rosa's Kitchen
Rosa's Kitchen contracts with Valley Produce for weekly deliveries: 300 lb of romaine at 1.10/lb and 200 lb of tomatoes at 1.80/lb, on a 12-month requirements contract. The agreement says the buyer must inspect and give written notice of any defect within 48 hours, and that time is of the essence for event orders.
731 words, about 4 min5Cash Controls and a Suspected Shortage at Northside Family Dental
Northside Family Dental collects about 78,000 a month, roughly 18% in cash copays. The office manager, who has been with the practice for nine years, opens the mail, posts payments, prepares deposits, reconciles the bank statement, and handles payroll.
661 words, about 3 min