gator, inc. has a 42% share of the $300 million market for gator t-shirts. however, they feel they can do better. after doing research, they found the gator t-shirt industry as a whole spends $50 million a year in marketing efforts. gator, inc. knows its own gross margin is $14.7 million for the year. not satisfied with their 42% share, they decide to try to obtain 45% of the market. is it worth the effort for gator, inc. to attempt the increase in market share, and how much gross margin do they gain or lose in the effort assuming they are successful?

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