Ron’s Woodworking supplies high quality wooden bowls made from exotic hardwoods from around the world for its customers. Ron has hired several employees. Explain two factors that impact Ron’s demand for workers in his shop. Ron is considering hiring a new worker. Assuming that Ron wishes to maximize profits, how should he make the decision to hire or not hire the next worker? Explain your reasoning. Ron has recently purchased a new lathe that will allow the production of several bowls from a single block of wood, greatly increasing the productivity of the workers in his shop. How will the increased productivity of Ron’s workers impact the number of workers he employs? Why?

Acorporation a. can use different depreciation methods for tax and financial reporting purposes b. must use the straight - line depreciation method for tax purposes and double declining depreciation method financial reporting purposes c. must use different depreciation method for tax purposes, but strictly mandated depreciation methods for financial reporting purposes d. can use straight- line depreciation method for tax purposes and macrs depreciation method financial reporting purposes

Acolleague from the plant in germany has arrived at the chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in germany. this changeover has saved thousands of euros at the german facility, but jim does not think it will work in the united states. jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the u.s., and in fact, thinks the german facility is technologically behind his plant. additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks english, and doesn't dress appropriately for the u.s. office. he showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. however, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that jim pretends to be interested. identify the listening barriers. check all that apply. thought speed grandstanding faking attention nonverbal distractions psychological barriers

Of the following combinations of financial instruments, which depicts the correct ranking of high to low risk (moving from left to right)? commercial paper; preferred stock; bankers' acceptances state & local government bonds; u.s. treasury bonds; aaa-rated corporate bonds common stock; leases; u.s. treasury notes preferred stock; common stock; u.s. treasury bills