Next, you talk to Pedro, manager of the plant in Portugal. He objects to the CEO's decision to enforce restrictions on regular celebrations. Birthday parties have been cut from a monthly to quarterly schedule as a way of saving money. Pedro has done his best to enforce this new policy, and has harshly reprimanded anyone who questions it, but he complains that he is caught between two conflicting loyalties. What recommendation will you give to the CEO regarding Pedro's situation

Comparative financial statements for weller corporation, a merchandising company, for the year ending december 31 appear below. the company did not issue any new common stock during the year. a total of 800,000 shares of common stock were outstanding. the interest rate on the bonds, which were sold at their face value, was 12%. the income tax rate was 40% and the dividend per share of common stock was $0.40 this year. the market value of the company's common stock at the end of the year was $18. all of the company's sales are on account. time interest earned ratio