Needles/Powers 2002e Principles of Accounting - Internet Research Activities

Needles Accounting Resource Center

Principles of Accounting , 2002 Edition
Belverd E. Needles, Jr., DePaul University
Marian Powers, Northwestern University
Susan Crosson, Santa Fe Community College


	Internet Research Activities Chapter 27: Analysis for Decision Making Identifying Relevant Decision Information Instructions: Use one of the following web search engines to find two vacation travel destination articles. List the relevant quantitative and qualitative information as specified in your text. A linked web site is summarized below as an example. Web Search Engines: 1. Yahoo! 2. Excite 3. Lycos 4. Go.com 5. AltaVista Sample Site: Choose Your Destination This site provides a wealth of qualitative and quantitative data to help you plan your vacation. Extended Research Activity Assume you want to purchase a new car. Select two of the following web sites and gather information about two cars that you might be interested in purchasing. List the relevant quantitative and qualitative information in its importance to your decision. Analyze the information and select a car. What factors were the most important to your decision? Why? How would the process of identifying relevant information differ if you were asked by the president of your company to prepare a budget for a fleet of executive cars of your choice. General Motors Jaguar Mercedes Porsche Either print out your answers for submission or email them to your instructor.





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