Cawley company makes three models of tasers. information on the three products is given below. tingler shocker stunner sales $296,000 $504,000 $200,000 variable expenses 150,300 196,800 136,900 contribution margin 145,700 307,200 63,100 fixed expenses 121,168 234,632 95,900 net income $24,532 $72,568 $(32,800) fixed expenses consist of $308,000 of common costs allocated to the three products based on relative sales, as well as direct fixed expenses unique to each model of $30,000 (tingler), $79,400 (shocker), and $34,300 (stunner). the common costs will be incurred regardless of how many models are produced. the direct fixed expenses would be eliminated if that model is phased out. james watt, an executive with the company, feels the stunner line should be discontinued to increase the company’s net income. compute current net income for cawley company. net income

Alandowner entered into a written agreement with a real estate broker whereby the broker would receive a commission of 10% of the sale price if he procured a "ready, willing, and able buyer" for the landowner's property and if the sale actually proceeded through closing. the broker found a buyer who agreed in writing to buy the property from the landowner for $100,000, the landowner's asking price. the buyer put up $6,000 as a down payment. the agreement between the landowner and the buyer contained a liquidated damages clause providing that, if the buyer defaulted by failing to tender the balance due of $94,000 at the closing date, damages would be 10% of the purchase price. the landowner included that clause because she was counting on using the proceeds of the sale for a business venture that would likely net her at least $10,000. the buyer became seriously ill and defaulted. when he recovered, he demanded that the landowner return his $6,000, and the landowner refused. the broker also demanded the $6,000 from the landowner and was refused. the broker and the buyer filed separate suits against the landowner, with the buyer pleading impossibility of performance. the two cases are consolidated into a single case. how should the court rule as to the disposition of the $6,000?

1.     regarding general guidelines for the preparation of successful soups, which of the following statements is true? a. thick soups made with starchy vegetables may thin during storage. b. soups should be seasoned throughout the cooking process. c. finish a cream soup well before serving it to moderate the flavor. d. consommés take quite a long time to cool. student c   incorrect

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