Michael Cianci,manager of Division C of the FX Corporation,is Considering

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Essay

Michael Cianci,manager of Division C of the FX Corporation,is considering a new investment for his division.The division currently has an investment base of $4,000,000,and operating income of approximately $600,000 per year.The new investment of $500,000 supports corporate strategy and is expected to increase operating income by $50,000 next year,an acceptable level of return from the standpoint of the corporation as a whole.
Required:
1.What is the current return on investment (ROI)for Division C?
2.What will be the ROI of the division if the new investment is undertaken?
3.Suppose the manager's compensation consists of a salary plus a bonus proportional to divisional ROI.Would the manager's compensation higher with or without the new investment?
4.Suggest changes to corporate management that will better align performance evaluation and compensation with corporate goals.

Describe the structure and function of neurons, including their parts and how they transmit information.

Recognize the role and effects of neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

Understand the ethical considerations in research involving human and animal subjects.

Differentiate between experimental and control conditions in studies.

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Definitions:

Major Depression

A disorder involving disturbances in emotion (excessive sadness), behavior (loss of interest in one’s usual activities), cognition (thoughts of hopelessness), and body function (fatigue and loss of appetite).

FDA

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ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Controlled Trials

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