According to geert hofstede, who has spent a lifetime studying differences in cultures, the chinese have a long-term orientation, meaning they are patient savers and are willing to forgo things today, for a better future. americans typically have a short-term orientation. they prefer more instant gratification and are not as willing to save for the future. this difference in values between the chinese and americans is a attribute that may represent a challenge in future global trade.

You are serving on a jury. a plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after falling down an uncovered manhole. in the trial, doctors testified that it will be 5 years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. the jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff, and has decided to grant the plaintiff an award to cover the following items: a. recovery of 2 years of back-pay ($34,000 for two years ago, and $36,000 for last year, which ends today). assume that it is december 31 and that all salary is received at year end. this recovery should include the time value of money. b. the present value of 5 years of future salary. assume that the plaintiff's salary would increase at a rate of 3 percent per year. c. $100,000 for pain and suffering. d. $20,000 for court costs. assume an interest rate of 7 percent. what should be the size of the settlement?

The purpose of laws were to restrict the rights of african americans who lived in southern states. a) "jim crow" b) "civil rights" c) "anti prohibition" d) "reconstruction acts"

The decision states that legislation cannot overcome social prejudice. can it reinforce social prejudice? how?