The Trade Union Association of Orlando, Florida, maintains indexes on the hourly wages for a number of the trades. Unfortunately, the indexes do not all have the same base periods. Listed is information on plumbers and electricians. Shift the base periods to 2010 and compare the hourly wage increases for the period from 2010 to 2018. (Round your answers to 1 decimal place.) Year Plumbers (2005 = 100) Electricians (2008 = 100)
2010 124.3 139.0
2018 157.3 154.4

Plumber = Electrician =
Plumbers wages have increased percent, where as electrician has increased percent.

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