Funds are Scarce, so -------- are needed to re-build homes destroyed by the food.

Options:

very high, given both expectancy and valence levels are elevated

moderately high, since high valence and instrumentality compensate for low expectancy

moderate, as high expectancy and valence levels counteract low instrumentality

low, since motivation requires high expectancy, instrumentality, and valence.

Answer:

low, since motivation hinges on high expectancy, instrumentality, and valence.

Explanation:

The expectancy theory of motivation posits that an individual will be driven to perform if they perceive their efforts will yield a positive reaction from their employer or result in satisfactory compensation. An employee who doubts their ability to meet the demands for a promotion will have a diminished level of motivation.

Question not complete

Direct Labour Cost is missing

Direct Labor Cost ----- $50,000.00 $270,000.00

Answer:

a.

Overhead Rate (Cutting Department) = $5.5 per machine hour = $5.5 per machine hour

Overhead Rate (Finishing Department) = $12.2 per labour hour

b. Total Manufacturing Cost = $644

c. Yes

Explanation:

a. To determine the predetermined overhead rate appropriate for each department.

Given

Cutting Department

The Cutting Department calculates its rate based on machine-hours

Manufacturing Overhead Costs = $264,000

Machine Hours = 48,000

Finishing Department

For the Finishing Department, the rate is calculated based on direct labor-hours.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs = $366,000

Direct Labour Cost = $270,000

Overhead Rate (Cutting Department) = Manufacturing Overhead Cost/Machine Hours

Overhead Rate (Cutting Department) = $264,000/48,000

Overhead Rate (Cutting Department) = $5.5 per machine hour

Overhead Rate (Finishing Department) = Manufacturing Overhead Cost/Machine Hours

Overhead Rate (Finishing Department) = $366,000/$270,000

Overhead Rate (Finishing Department) = 1.36

Overhead Rate (Finishing Department) = 136% direct labour cost

b.

The Cutting Department's rate is based on machine-hours

Given

Machine hours = 80 machine hours

Overhead Rate = $5.5 per machine hours ------ This was calculated

The Finishing Department's calculations rely on direct labor-hours.

Given

Direct Labour Cost = 150

Overhead Rate = 136% of labor cost ------ This was deduced

Overhead Applied (Cutting Department) = 80 * 5.5

Overhead Applied = 440

Overhead Applied (Finishing Department) = 136% * 150

Overhead Applied = $204

Total Overhead Applied = $440 + $204

Total = $644

c. Yes

If the business utilizes a company-wide overhead rate linked to direct labor cost and if jobs have increased machine hours paired with lower labor costs, they would incur less overhead expenses.

Response:

The yearly average return stands at 9.6 %

Clarification:

Calculating the average return

Assuming the price per share is 100

                                                       Initial    Growth             Final

                                                         Value            %                   Value

Company A  50 % at 100                5,000              8 %                 5,400

Company B 30 % at 100                 3,000              12 %                3,360    

Company C 20 % at 100                  2,000             10 %                2,200

Total amounts                             10,000                                     10,960

To find the average return, take the increase in value over the base, divided by the base

10,960 -  10,000  =  960/ 10000  = 9.6 % average return

Answer:

c. Sparkling water, evening wine tasting, four-star hotel restaurant

a. You need to persuade your coworkers to embrace a new software program that they find confusing.

b. You need to let go of your receptionist.

c. You are dispatching a past-due notice on an account.

Explanation:

In the first question, sparkling water, evening wine tasting, and dining at a four-star restaurant are specific items that align with the examples of food and drink and $100/night four-star accommodations from the scratch list.

In the subsequent question, a manager applies indirect strategies when conveying uncomfortable news to staff in a manner that minimizes negative psychological effects. For instance, informing someone about the termination is distressing and should be relayed indirectly, beginning with an explanation and positioning the primary information at the end of the message

Clarifying the assignment would be the initial action John should undertake to expand Kerry's duties.

Explanation:

Option A: When new responsibilities are introduced, John must first clarify the nature of these tasks. This approach will help Kerry manage her work efficiently.

Option B: Although feedback is beneficial, it's not the initial step for adding responsibilities.

Option C: Informing others is John's duty, not Kerry's, thus, this option is not valid.

Option D: While accountability is essential, it comes at a later stage.