The case suggests that one reason for the success of the container store is that it offers rewards—rewards that are desired by the workers, as motivators.

a. instrumental
b. emotional
c. expectant
d. equitable
e. valent

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.

When immigration adds to the size of the domestic labor pool, which of the following is likely to occur? a. wages decrease. b. productivity increases. c. consumption decreases. d. minimum wage increases.

Barry owns a 50 percent interest in b& b interests, a partnership. his brother, benny, owns a 35 percent interest in that same partnership, and the remaining 15 percent is owned by an unrelated individual. during 2016, barry sells a rental property with a basis of $60,000 to b& b interests for $100,000. the partnership intends to hold the rental as inventory for resale. what is the amount and nature of barry’s gain or loss on this transaction?