Enviro-Chem Company processes a number of chemical compounds used in producing reagents for the environmental testing industry. One compound is decomposed into two chemicals: guarine and petroline. The cost of processing one batch of compound is $82,000, and the result is 4,000 gallons of guarine and 8,000 gallons of petroline. Enviro-Chem Company can sell the guarine at split-off for $15 per gallon and the petroline for $9 per gallon. Alternatively, the guarine can be processed further at a cost of $5 per gallon (of guarine) into rhydrolite. It takes 4 gallons of guarine for every gallon of rhydrolite.

List the alternative being considered.

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