What technique is being used when you consider the feelings and thoughts of the audience and the information needed?

A) Listening to the community
B) Reading reports and documents
C) Considering the audience's perspective
D) Asking the audience for input
E) Talking with supervisors and colleagues

When designed appropriately, team-based incentives offer four major advantages when compared with individual incentive systems. Which of the following statements describes one of those advantages?

A) The performance of one group member can serve as a model, encouraging other team members to imitate successful behavior.
B) The mere presence of team members who have control over rewards evokes more vigorous and persistent behavior than is evidenced when individuals work alone.
C) The strength of the team-based incentive reward is increased since it is now paired with group-administered rewards such as praise and camaraderie.
D) The likelihood that peer pressure will evoke counterproductive control over behavior is reduced.
E) All of the above statements describe advantages inherent in the team-based incentive plans.

Both companies do not claim amortization for assets purchased in the second half of the year. For Cooper's December 31, 20X3, consolidated financial statements, what net book value should be shown for the machine?

A) $125,000
B) $150,000
C) $180,000
D) $250,000