Use the formula given in the Math Minute to compute the rate of absenteeism and annual cost of absenteeism based on these facts:

• Number of employees: 45

• Number of 8-hour shifts: 3

• Number of workdays in an average month: 22

• Work hours lost during an average month: 624

• Average hourly wage: $8

Explain the difference between a turnover rate at retail and a turnover rate at cost.

Write the name of the element for the following chemical symbol.

Kr

Is the chi-square test descriptive or inferential statistic?

Find the sum.

$$\displaystyle\sum_{j=1}^{100}(-1)^j$$

Solve the following quadratic equations.

$$6 x^2+5=2 x^2+1$$

Traditional organizational designs tend to be more mechanistic, and include ________.

A) simple, functional, and corporate structures

B) simple, functional, and business unit structures

C) functional, strategic, and business unit structures

D) simple, functional, and divisional structures

What is the most complex form of organizational structure?

a) Divisional

b) SBU

c) Matrix

d) Functional

e) Geographic

The type of processing system which is used for highly standardized product is?

If a firm experiences diminishing returns, it finds that a. there will be no increase in production when it hires another worker. b. the next worker hired will add less to production than the previous worker hired. c. it will earn no profit if it hires additional workers. d. it must lay off workers to earn a profit.

Many union members believe that union dues, often $100\

$$or more a month, are too high and that they go toward funding highpaid jobs for people who provide little or no service to members. In addition, there have been widespread reports of corruption in unions . Union membership has been declining in this country for many decades . Conduct research to learn more about the kinds of corruption uncovered in unions. Based on your research, what do you think is the future of unions in this country? Explain.$$

Conduct online research about unions and professional organizations in two other countries (one of which should be in Europe) . How do working conditions in these other countries compare with those in the United States?

What is the advantage of a multifactor model over a single factor model?

Visit the American Medical Association online at www.ama-assn.org. Click on the About AMA link to view its mission and guiding principles. What are they? How do the members of this professional organization benefit?