Parity-based performance appraisal systems are preferred by: Group of answer choices organizations pursuing a Bargain Laborer or Free Agent HR strategy. organizations pursuing a Free Agent or Committed Expert HR strategy. organizations pursuing a Bargain Laborer or Loyal Soldier HR strategy. organizations pursuing a Loyal Soldier or Committed Expert HR strategy.

The common stock and debt of northern sludge are valued at $65 million and $35 million, respectively. investors currently require a return of 15.9% on the common stock and a return of 7.8% on the debt. if northern sludge issues an additional $14 million of common stock and uses this money to retire debt, what happens to the expected return on the stock? assume that the change in capital structure does not affect the interest rate on northern’s debt and that there are no taxes.