Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Syosis Company

question 156

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Syosis Company uses the high-low method to estimate its cost function. The information for 2015 is provided below:
$\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Machine-hours }& \text { Costs }\\\text { Highest observation of cost driver } & 2,500 & \$ 300,000 \\\text { Lowest observation of cost driver } & 1,500 & \$ 220,000\end{array}$
-What is the estimated cost function for the above data?

• A) y = 300,000 +120X
• B) y = 220,000 +147X
• C) y = 100,000 +80X
• D) y = 130X

Understand the distinction between maintaining and acquiring employees in terms of HR tasks.

Appreciate why payroll activities may be outsourced or removed from HR department responsibilities.

Recognize the motivations of healthcare workers beyond material rewards.

Understand the complexities of communication and credibility issues between HR and other departments.

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Definitions:

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