Ihave been considering the idea of a merit-based raise system rather than the standard cost of living raises i've been giving. this means that low-performers will earn 0% raise, and high-performers may earn up to an 8% increase. are there any legal considerations i need to make before i implement this? is there any notice requirement i need to give my employees?

Uppose stanley's office supply purchases 50,000 boxes of pens every year. ordering costs are $100 per order and carrying costs are $0.40 per box. moreover, management has determined that the eoq is 5,000 boxes. the vendor now offers a quantity discount of $0.20 per box if the company buys pens in order sizes of 10,000 boxes. determine the before-tax benefit or loss of accepting the quantity discount. (assume the carrying cost remains at $0.40 per box whether or not the discount is taken.)

Andrew cooper decides to become a part owner of a corporation. as a part owner, he expects to receive a profit as payment because he has assumed the risk of - serious inflation eroding the purchasing power of his investment.- being paid before the suppliers and employees are paid.- losing his home, car, and life savings.- losing the money he has invested in the corporation and not receiving profits.- the company giving all of the profits to local communities

Amanda rice has just arranged to purchase a $640,000 vacation home in the bahamas with a 20 percent down payment. the mortgage has a 7 percent apr compounded monthly and calls for equal monthly payments over the next 30 years. her first payment will be due one month from now. however, the mortgage has an eight-year balloon payment, meaning that the balance of the loan must be paid off at the end of year 8. there were no other transaction costs or finance charges. how much will amanda’s balloon payment be in eight years