Parker & Stone, Inc., is looking at setting up a new manufacturing plant in South Park to produce garden tools. The company bought some land six years ago for $4.7 million in anticipation of using it as a warehouse and distribution site, but the company has since decided to rent these facilities from a competitor instead. If the land were sold today, the company would net $5 million. The company wants to build its new manufacturing plant on this land; the plant will cost $12.2 million to build, and the site requires $740,000 worth of grading before it is suitable for construction. What is the proper cash flow amount to use as the initial investment in fixed assets when evaluating this project?

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