Jones Co. had 50,000 shares of $5 par value common stock outstanding at January 1.
On August 1, Jones declared a 5% stock dividend, followed by a two-for-one stock split on September 1.
What amount should Jones report as common shares outstanding at December 31?

a) 50,000
b) 105,000
c) 100,000
d) 52,500

Amanda works as an industrial designer

Describe a real or made-up but possible example of a situation where an employee faces a conflict of interest. explain at least two things the company could do to make sure the employee won't be tempted into unethical behavior by that conflict of interest. (3.0 points)

Amanufacturing firm is considering overhauling the existing compensation strategy. currently every front line employee who works on the assembly line earns the same hourly wage. ideally, management would like to institute a new pay system that involves pay-for-performance. which of the following recommendations is both consistent with scientific management's general emphases and generally good advice for management of this firma. the firm should adopt a differential pay system with one pay level for average performance, and a higher level for good performance. b. the firm should adopt a differential pay system, but the firm should modify it from its original design and provide many different levels of pay associated with different performance levels. c. the firm should understand worker psychology and to focus on pay as the key motivator. d. all of the abovee. none of the above