Kelly, an HR manager, is employed by a firm that is downsizing. Kelly's employer wants the HR department to provide outplacement services to laid-off employees. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an outplacement activity?

A) paying expenses for interviews
B) paying federal income taxes
C) providing job-search and interview techniques
D) discussing wage and salary negotiations

Gerda, a real estate agent, is selling a moderately priced house in a subdivision. she knows from her uncle that the factory being built half a mile from the subdivision will be manufacturing dog food, using a process that creates a very strong odor that permeates the surrounding neighborhood. a buyer, who is unaware of the type of factory under construction, makes an offer on one of the houses gerda is selling, and within a short time, the deal goes through. what does this scenario best illustrate?

University car wash built a deluxe car wash across the street from campus. the new machines cost $219,000 including installation. the company estimates that the equipment will have a residual value of $19,500. university car wash also estimates it will use the machine for six years or about 12,500 total hours. actual use per year was as follows: year hours used 1 3,100 2 1,100 3 1,200 4 2,800 5 2,600 6 1,200 prepare a depreciation schedule for six years using the following methods: 1. straight-line. 2. double-declining-balance. 3. activity-based.

:; )write a paragraph of two to three sentences and describe what will happen to a society that does not have a productive workforce?