4. A prospective car buyer can choose between a fixed or a variable interest rate and can also choose a payment period of 36 months, 48 months, or 60 months. How many total outcomes are possible? What are these outcomes?

Which of the following is one of the advantages primarily associated with a performance appraisal? (a) it protects employees against discrimination on the basis of race. (b) it motivates employees to work on their shortcomings. (c) it encourages employees to play the role of the whistle-blower. (d) it accurately measures the resources of the firm.