Butte sold a machine to a machine dealer for $50,000. butte bought the machine for $55,000 several years ago and has claimed $12,500 of depreciation expense on the machine. what is the amount and character of butte's gain or loss?

Which of the following mechanisms would be most likely to motivate managers to act in the best interests of shareholders? a) decrease the use of restrictive covenants in bond agreements, b) take actions that reduce the possibility of a hostile takeover, c) elect a board of directors that allows managers greater freedom of action, d) increase the proportion of executive compensation that comes from stock options and reduce the proportion that is paid as cash salaries, e) eliminate a requirement that members of the board directors have a substantial investment in the firm's stocks

Eliza works for a consumer agency educating young people about advertisements. instead of teaching students to carefully read advertisement claims, she encourages them to develop a strong sense of self and to keep their life goals and dreams separate from commercial products. why might eliza's advice make sense?

Determine the hrm’s role in the performance management process and explain how to ensure the process aligns with the organization’s strategic plan.