Ellen contracts with James to be her stockbroker, making stock trades for Ellen's account. Ellen need not pre- approve the trades that James makes, only trades for more than $20,000 . Ellen and James include a clause stating "that in case of any disputes arising out of this contract; the dispute shall be arbitrated using the rules of the New York Stock Exchange." Ellen learns that since signing
her contract with James, he has routinely been making trades worth more than $20,000 without her permission, and losing money. If Ellen and James did mediate this dispute, their mediator:
a. would have to be an attorney
b. would have to represent one of them c. could be anyone at all, in any state
d. might have to be professionally trained
e. must be professionally trained according to federal law
a
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a. It is more likely to win her financial damages. b. It is more likely to bring about change in the organization. c. It could be a quicker and less upsetting resolution process. d. It is more likely to come to the attention of executive leadership.
In which of the following scenarios can segmentation on the basis of customer industries be
used? A) Many manufacturers make many products bought by a single large company operating in a number of industries. B) Many manufacturers make a single product bought by a single large company which operates in different industries. C) A manufacturer makes a product bought by many small or large companies operating in different industries. D) A manufacturer makes several products bought by two or more competing companies within the same industry.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a manual, non-automated materials-handling system?
a. Increases risk of damage b. Decreases product handling c. Lowers customer stockouts d. Increases time utility
Company Downsizing You are the president of Technik Inc Global competition and reduced market share have sent profits on a downward spiral, which will result in employee layoffs. Nearly 10 percent of the employees will be laid off, effective in one
week. They will receive two weeks' severance pay, accrued sick leave pay, and career consulting from the human resources department. Write an interoffice memorandum announcing this negative organization news.