You are getting ready to start a new project that will incur some cleanup and shutdown costs when it is completed. The project costs $ 5.36 million up front and is expected to generate $ 1.13 million per year for 10 years and then have some shutdown costs at the end of year 11. Use the MIRR approach to find the maximum shutdown costs you could incur and still meet your cost of capital of 14.9 % on this project.

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