In a very short period of time, the ride-arranging service Uber has grown from a small San Francisco-based startup to a global transportation powerhouse that is redefining the transportation industry. It is not surprising, then, that several governments are receiving tremendous pressure from other transportation companies to prohibit Uber from operating in their nation or community. In an essay of approximately 225 words, describe Uber’s business model and why it is considered a threat to the livelihood of transportation companies and employees in many countries. Include in your review, suggestions as to how these long-established transportation providers might address the Uber threat.

Miller company’s total sales are $171,000. the company’s direct labor cost is $20,520, which represents 30% of its total conversion cost and 40% of its total prime cost. its total selling and administrative expense is $25,650 and its only variable selling and administrative expense is a sales commission of 5% of sales. the company maintains no beginning or ending inventories and its manufacturing overhead costs are entirely fixed costs. required: 1. what is the total manufacturing overhead cost? 2. what is the total direct materials cost? 3. what is the total manufacturing cost? 4. what is the total variable selling and administrative cost? 5. what is the total variable cost? 6. what is the total fixed cost? 7. what is the total contribution margin?