Harris Computer Store Has Sales of $225,000, Fixed Costs of $40,000

question 81

Essay

Harris Computer store has sales of $225,000, fixed costs of $40,000, and variable cost of $100,000.Calculate the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for this firm.

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of ADR over traditional litigation.

Identify the circumstances under which arbitration is preferred and its enforceability within legal and contractual contexts.

Distinguish between different types of ADR (arbitration, mediation, negotiation) and their respective processes and outcomes.

Understand the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its interaction with arbitration agreements in the context of employment discrimination.

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Definitions:

Organizational Citizenship

Involves voluntary behaviors exhibited by employees that are not part of their formal job requirements but that contribute positively to the organization.

Cultural Differences

The variations in the norms, values, beliefs, and practices that exist among people from different backgrounds and societies.

Achievement Orientation

Concentration on establishing and achieving superior performance levels.

Collectivist

Pertaining to a cultural orientation that emphasizes the needs, goals, and views of the group over those of the individual.