The graph shows the percentage changes in the investment rate and the gross domestic product (GDP) between 2008 and 2012.

A graph titled Percentage changes in investment rate and G D P has year on the x-axis, from 2008 to 2012, and percentage changed on the y-axis from negative 20 to positive 10 percent, in increments of 5. Both the lines representing investment rate and G D P follow the same trend.

The graph demonstrates that changes in investment

can show if the economy is growing or shrinking.
occur only when the economy is shrinking.
occur only when the economy is growing.
have no relation to changes to the GDP.

Eileen's elegant earrings produces pairs of earrings for its mail order catalogue business. each pair is shipped in a separate box. she rents a small room for $150 a week in the downtown business district that serves as her factory. she can hire workers for $275 a week. there are no implicit costs. what is the marginal product of the second worker?

crow design, inc. is a web site design and consulting firm. the firm uses a job order costing system in which each client is a different job. crow design assigns direct labor, licensing costs, and travel costs directly to each job. it allocates indirect costs to jobs based on a predetermined overhead allocation rate, computed as a percentage of direct labor costs. direct labor hours (professional) 6,250 hours direct labor costs ($1,800,000 support staff salaries ,000 computer ,000 office ,000 office ,000 in november 2012, crow design served several clients. records for two clients appear here: delicious treats mesilla chocolates direct labor 700 hours 100 hours software licensing $ 4,000 $400 travel costs 8,000 1. compute crow design’s direct labor rate and its predetermined indirect cost allocation rate for 2012. 2. compute the total cost of each job. 3. if simone wants to earn profits equal to 50% of service revenue, how much (what fee) should she charge each of these two clients? 4. why does crow design assign costs to jobs?

Determine the hrm’s role in the performance management process and explain how to ensure the process aligns with the organization’s strategic plan.